News outlets and tech companies release screen time management guidance for parents

Health experts and technology companies have published new advice to help parents control how much time their children spend on screens. Most parents say they already know the recommended limits, but many find it difficult to follow them in practice.

Research has linked screen use during meals to cyberbullying and overeating, while using phones at night can reduce sleep, particularly in teenagers. Experts suggest keeping devices out of bedrooms and making mealtimes screen-free so families can talk together.

Apple's Screen Time tool lets parents set time limits, block certain content, and restrict specific apps through a family account. However, the feature has some weaknesses. Parents can only set one daily schedule, and default content settings allow adult material, so these must be changed manually.