Kids have time in the summer, but should they be watching TV? Experts weigh in on how much and what to watch, and why TV is better than an iPad.

The average American child spends a tremendous amount of time on screens each day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Kids under 2 should only be video chatting, if they use screens at all, and from ages 2 to 5, kids should have no more than one hour per day of quality programming, preferably viewed with a caregiver.

Researchers say the time children spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk.

Finding a way to cut down on screen time is arguably a health intervention for young brains. The U.S. surgeon general last year called for social media platforms to include health warnings for ...

They want to feel in control," she said. The World Health Organization just issued guidelines recommending little or no screen time for children under 5.

Are you and your kids ready for a summer where you won't be consumed by screens? Learn to foster non-screen interests for a balanced play diet that keeps screen time in its place.

Kids under 2 should only be video chatting, if they use screens at all, and from ages 2 to 5, kids should have no more than one hour per day of quality programming, preferably viewed with a caregiver.

Kids have time in the summer, but should they be watching TV? Experts weigh in on how much and what to watch, and why TV is better than an iPad.

Kids under 2 should only be video chatting, if they use screens at all, and from ages 2 to 5, kids should have no more than one hour per day of quality programming, preferably viewed with a caregiver.

Kids have time in the summer, but should they be watching TV? Experts weigh in on how much and what to watch, and why TV is better than an iPad.

Kids have time in the summer, but should they be watching TV? Experts weigh in on how much and what to watch, and why TV is better than an iPad.