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BBC Bitesize • 30th August 2026

How to help your family enjoy a screen free week in 2026 - BBC Bitesize

Whether you’re planning to participate for a couple of hours, days or the entire week, taking a break from your devices can be a powerful force for change.In the run up to the event, it’s important that you make plans and set realistic goals that work for you and your child.

30th August 2026

Screen-free activities for children

Write down the names, or draw a picture, of animals your child knows on small pieces of paper. Fold each one and put them into a container. Then, take turns to take a paper and act out the animal while the rest of the family guesses!

Girlguiding • 30th August 2026

101 fun non-screen activities for kids of all ages

Non-screen activities for toddlers and 4-7 year olds
1. Go on a bite-sized adventure
It could be to whizz around a playpark, a trip to explore a rock pool or an outing to the sea to catch a crab. No nature nearby? Trips to the supermarket or a local landmark are just as fun, especially if you create a special list of things to find along the way.

Starglow Media • 9th July 2026

The Rise of Low Stimulation TV: Why Parents Are Embracing "Slow" Cartoons in 2026 — Starglow Media

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in how parents approach screen time, moving away from the hyper-fast pacing of modern cartoons toward "low stimulation" programming. This trend, often dubbed "Slow TV" for kids, has gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where parents share anecdotes of improved behavior after switching their children’s viewing habits. The movement is largely a reaction to the sensory overload found in many popular contemporary shows...

The Guardian • 27th June 2026

Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests

Screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life and should be avoided, according to a landmark study.

Reuters • 20th May 2026

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

Sam Tabahriti is a UK breaking news correspondent covering general and political news for Reuters. He has over five years of experience covering general news and three years covering business and legal news. He is also a keen cyclist and photography enthusiast.

ITV News • 27th March 2026

Starmer will 'fight' social media firms as government issues screen time advice | ITV News

The Prime Minister told ITV News he believes parents will "welcome a bit of help" in this area, ITV News' North of England Correspondent Rachel Townsend reportsThe prime minister has told ITV News he is ready for a "fight" with social media firms over addictive content as the government releases guidance in an effort to keep children away from mobile phone, tablet and TV screens. The guidance, published on Friday, also says that screen time for children under two should be avoided altogether,...

The Guardian • 27th March 2026

What does new guidance in the UK say about screen time for children?

The government has issued new guidance on how much time children below the age of five should spend on screens.Children’s relationships with screens have become one of the key struggles of 21st-century parenting, along with the impact of the content that appears on those devices. The guidance has been developed by a panel led by the children’s commissioner for England, Rachel de Souza, and children’s health expert Prof Russell Viner.What is the new guidance?Children below two years old should av...

The Guardian • 17th April 2025

Beat brain rot: clear your mind with 55 screen-free activities, from birdwatching to colouring books

I’m sure many of us are guilty of relying on our phones to decompress, even when taking some downtime. But if your social media feeds are anything like mine – an endless stream of fad workouts, meal plans and extravagant skincare routines – it’s more likely to whip you into an anxious frenzy than leave you feeling calm and relaxed.

ABC News • 11th February 2025

The 'Slow TV' movement: Why parents are turning back the clock on kids' programming

A growing number of parents are hitting rewind on the television their kids watch, opting for the nostalgia of shows from their childhoods.These slower-paced classics are finding a new audience among today's toddlers as parents seek an antidote to overstimulating modern media. It is considered the "Slow TV" movement.But the shift isn't just about nostalgia—it's backed by science. American pediatric experts suggest that the pacing of kids' media can significantly impact attention spans, emotional...