Learn about screen time limits by age

Spending time in front of screens is now part of many people’s routine. Work and study are the main reasons why many spend long hours in front of their computer. What is the recommended amount of time suggested by specialists for adults and children? Lethbridge Polytechnic professor and researcher, Dr. Simon Schaerz explains what the recommendations are based on age and what we can do to ensure that long hours in front of our electronic devices do not negatively affect us. According to Stats Canada, youth with higher self-esteem were less likely to report spending over two hours per day.