"The guidance advises parents to steer clear of fast-paced videos and use screens together where possible, promoting interaction and engagement during screen time."
"Long periods of time spent on screens alone can affect children's sleep and physical activity, which are key to their development, according to recent evidence."
"Mum Alexis expresses guilt over using screens to manage daily tasks, highlighting the challenges parents face in balancing technology use with children's needs."
New government guidance recommends limiting screen time for children under five to one hour daily. Children under two should not watch screens alone. Parents are advised to avoid fast-paced videos and engage in screen time together. The guidance includes suggestions for 'screen swaps' to encourage reading and playing. Evidence indicates that excessive screen time can negatively impact children's sleep and physical activity. The government acknowledges that most children are exposed to screens daily by age two and will continue to review the guidance as new evidence emerges.
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