UCC Screen Time

Mostly TV time

Amount of Play Time-How much is too much? Ask yourself: What is the appropriate amount of time children should be allowed to spend playing video games? Although this is a highly personal decision, based entirely on your family's individuals needs, most experts agree that setting limits on all screen time is important for healthy development. Many families start with a daily screen time allowance, such as one hour per day, and add or subtract time as a reward or punishment for good or bad behavior. Note that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting a child's use of TV, movies, video and computer games to no more than one or two hours a day. The National Institute on The Media & Family further suggests offering no more than an hour of video game time daily.Whichever advice you choose to follow, beginning at a fixed base level, such as an hour per day, can make a good starting point, giving you some wiggle room to add or subtract time based on children's behavior

links to American academy of Pediatrics talks about content and setting limits

From Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology 2012 For health benefits, children (aged 5-11 years) should minimize the time they spend being sedentary each day. This may be achieved by o Limiting recreational screen time to no more than 2 hours per day; lower levels are associated with additional health benefits. o Limiting sedentary (motorized) transport, extended sitting and time spent indoors throughout the day.

from the Canadian Government - there's a section called Protect Your Family