How much screen time should my teenager have?
There's no official daily limit for teenagers. The HSE and other bodies focus on sleep, activity and balance instead. Here's what that means and how to agree limits your teen will actually keep.
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How much screen time should my 6 to 12-year-old have?
The HSE's screen time advice gives no single daily number for children aged 6 and over. It asks for a balance with sleep, play and family time. Here is what that means and how to set limits that work.
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What age can my child join TikTok, Snapchat or Instagram?
The apps say 13, Ireland's digital age of consent is 16, and the EU has just proposed new limits. What each rule means, and how to decide for your child.
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How much screen time should a toddler have?
Under 2s: as little as possible, but video calls are fine. Ages 2 to 5: no more than an hour a day, ideally shared. What the HSE, WHO and UK guidance say, and how to make it work.
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What age should my child get a smartphone?
There's no legal age, but Irish and UK experts lean towards waiting, ideally until secondary school or 13. How to judge readiness, and the in-between options.