: Limit high-quality educational content to roughly one hour on weekdays and up to three hours on weekends.

: "Lo-fi" content—videos filmed on a phone in a bedroom—now consistently outperforms glossy, high-production advertisements. Universal Parenting Strategies for 2026

: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests evaluating media based on C hild, C ontent, C alm (self-regulation), C rowding out (what is media replacing?), and C ommunication.

: Avoid fast-paced shows with rapid scene changes or apps with aggressive "reward loops" (flashing lights/dings). Teen (13–18 Years)