Setting up a screen time management system? There are three ways to do it that I’ve seen. The first two are by doing it as a certain number of minutes per day, or a certain allotted time of the day. Then we have the third, which is my favourite. This is to have them manage it themselves. Let's say it's 10 hours a week (this is a random number so yours may look different!) for your 10-year-old. You do not micromanage that time. Let them manage it. If you micromanage it, you're not a leader, you'r

paediatrician explains how to reduce screen time Screen time is becoming a big part of children’s daily life. Too much screen use can quietly affect a child’s growth and behaviour. Why screen time should be reduced • Affects sleep quality and makes it harder for kids to fall asleep • Reduces attention span and focus • Can delay speech and social skills • Leads to less physical movement and play What parents can do instead • Encourage daily outdoor play like running, cycling or free play • Read b