Remember how much screen time your child watches/uses is only one consideration when considering if your child’s digital habits are healthy and helpful. We also need to consider what children are watching or creating online and also what their screen time is displacing What’s the opportunity cost?).
To keep track of time, parents can use a range of resources including the clock app on your device (set the alarm and your child won’t argue with you when their time has elapsed), a good old-fashioned egg timer (provides great visual cue for younger children), or screen time apps such as ScreenTime and Our Pact.
Most importantly, establish limits before they get on a device (not once they’re on it and you’re trying to wrangle it from their hands). Clear guidelines and parameters are essential.