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  2. Mar 27, 2015 · Children aged five to 16 spend an average of six and a half hours a day in front of a screen compared with around three hours in 1995, according to market research firm Childwise.

  3. Jun 18, 2024 · According to the data, children ages 8-12 spend 4-6 hours a day using screens, while teens spend up to 9 hours – a statistic which, the latest data and research also suggest, could be...

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  4. Jul 24, 2023 · The survey reveals that children’s screen-time is increasing, with 79% of parents feeling that their children have used screens more since the start of the pandemic.

  5. Mar 9, 2022 · As a general rule, limit recreational screen time for kids ages 6 to 10 to less than two hours per day. For screen-free time, plan healthy family activities like walks, bike rides and game nights. When kids do use screens, talk about the benefits of mixing in some educational content.

  6. 1 day ago · MRI scans tracked changes in the brains of children using screens - and those looking at devices for more than two hours a day scored lower on language and thinking tests. A $300 million study shows a premature thinning of the cortex in kids who use screens for more than seven hours a day.

  7. May 25, 2024 · There has been a 52% increase in children’s screen time between 2020 and 2022; nearly 25% of children and young people use their smartphones in a way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction. Screen use has been found to start as early as six months of age.

  8. Jul 24, 2024 · Children who spend more than 4 hours a day on screens reported higher incidences of eye fatigue, blurred vision, and other digital eye strain symptoms. Reducing screen time and incorporating regular breaks, proper ergonomics, and outdoor activities can help mitigate the risk of myopia progression in children.

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