Weekly Screen Time
25h 0m
Daily Avg
3h 34m
Status
Over
Weekly Screen Time
25h 0m
Above AAP Guidelines
Daily Avg
3h 34m
Recommended
2h 0m
Excess/Day
1h 34m
Above Recommended Limit
Reducing by 1h 34m daily would meet AAP guidelines. That’s 11h 0m per week.
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Weekly total = (180 min x 5) + (300 min x 2) = 900 + 600 = 1,500 min = 25 hours. Daily average = 1,500 / 7 = 214 min = 3h 34m. Recommended = 120 min/day. Excess = 94 min/day. Yearly = 25 x 52 = 1,300 hours = 54.2 full days.
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Weekly total = (45 x 5) + (45 x 2) = 225 + 90 = 315 min = 5h 15m. Daily average = 315 / 7 = 45 min. Recommended for 2-5 = 60 min/day. Within guidelines.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 2 (except video calls), up to 1 hour/day of high-quality content for ages 2-5, and consistent limits for ages 6+. For teens and adults, limit recreational screen time to 2 hours/day maximum.
| Age Group | Daily Limit | Weekly Limit | Key Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | 0 min | 0 min | Video calls only |
| 2-5 years | 60 min | 7 hours | Co-view, educational |
| 6-12 years | 120 min | 14 hours | Balance with activity |
| 13-17 years | 120 min | 14 hours | Self-regulation skills |
| Adults | 120 min | 14 hours | Recreational only |
Children averaging more than 2 hours/day of recreational screen time show increased risk of attention problems, sleep disruption, and reduced physical activity. The average US child gets 4-6 hours of screen time daily, which is 2-3x the recommended limit. Over a year, that excess adds up to 730-1,460 hours.
| Daily Screen Time | Weekly Total | Yearly Total | Yearly Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 7 hours | 365 hours | 15 days |
| 2 hours | 14 hours | 730 hours | 30 days |
| 4 hours | 28 hours | 1,460 hours | 61 days |
| 6 hours | 42 hours | 2,190 hours | 91 days |
The AAP does not fully exempt educational content from limits. For ages 2-5, educational programs like PBS Kids count toward the 1-hour limit. For older children, required school or homework screen use is separate from recreational limits, but voluntary educational apps still count toward the 2-hour guideline.
Screen use within 1 hour of bedtime delays sleep onset by 30-60 minutes due to blue light suppressing melatonin production. Children who use screens in the bedroom get 20-30 minutes less sleep per night, totaling 2-3.5 hours less sleep per week. The AAP recommends screen-free bedrooms and a 1-hour screen curfew before bed.
Replace screen time with physical activity (60 min/day recommended), creative play, reading, outdoor time, board games, arts and crafts, or family conversations. Children who spend 1+ hour outdoors daily have 50% lower rates of nearsightedness and better sleep quality.
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Last Updated: Oct 3, 2026
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