A free tool built for parents - helping families make sense of screen time guidelines from the world's leading health organizations.
"We built this tool because parenting in a digital world is hard. Every parent wants to do right by their child - but the guidelines aren't always easy to find, or easy to apply to daily life. This calculator makes them instant and personal."
KidsScreenTimeCalculator.com exists to give parents a fast, reliable, and trustworthy answer to one of the most common questions in modern parenting: how much screen time is actually okay for my child?
The short answer is: it depends on their age. The long answer involves recommendations from pediatricians, neurologists, and child development specialists - which we've made accessible through a simple, free tool.
We believe parents deserve access to clear, evidence-based guidance without having to wade through academic papers or conflicting advice. This calculator gives you a personalized recommendation in seconds, based on the same sources your child's doctor would reference.
All screen time recommendations provided by this calculator are drawn directly from guidance published by two of the world's most respected health authorities:
The AAP's screen time guidelines are widely considered the global standard for children's digital health. Their recommendations are developed by pediatric specialists and updated regularly based on emerging research. healthychildren.org
The NHS provides guidance for UK families on healthy screen habits for children at every age, aligning closely with AAP recommendations. nhs.uk
We do not modify, interpret, or editorialize the guidelines - we present them as published, with age-specific personalisation based on the slider you set.
This tool is designed with parent and child privacy as a first principle:
Is this calculator free?
Yes - completely free, forever. No subscriptions, no premium features, no upsells.
Who built this?
This site was independently created to make AAP and NHS guidelines more accessible to parents. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or funded by either the AAP or the NHS.
How often are the guidelines updated?
We monitor AAP and NHS publications and update the calculator whenever official guidance changes. The current guidelines reflect the most recent published recommendations.
Can I use the results as medical advice?
No. The calculator provides general guidance based on published population-level recommendations. For concerns about your specific child's health or development, always consult a qualified pediatrician or doctor.
Disclaimer: KidsScreenTimeCalculator.com provides informational content based on publicly available guidelines from the AAP and NHS. This website is not a medical service and does not provide medical advice. Results from the calculator are intended as a general starting point for family conversations, not as clinical recommendations. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your child.