Healthy screen habits for toddlers: short, shared and balanced
Screens are part of family life, but for the youngest children, how and how much matters. Here are practical habits to keep play healthy.
What the guidance says
The WHO recommends no sedentary screen time for children under two and no more than one hour for two-year-olds; less is better. gugiboard is designed to fit inside that guidance as an occasional shared activity.
Short and shared
A few minutes together are worth more than a long session alone. Sit beside your child, talk about what you see and stop while it is still fun.
Tools that help parents
Little favorites shows what your child taps most so you can talk about it—or hide the favorite with one tap to encourage variety. The music menu lets you lower the volume or choose relaxing songs.
A simple family plan
A few rules make it easy.
- Play at a set time of day, not as a reward.
- Keep the device stable on a table.
- No screens during meals or before sleep.
- Follow every session with movement or a book.
Privacy by design
gugiboard needs no account. Tap counts stay tied to your device, and voices are pre-recorded—no live AI listens or speaks during play.
Source and privacy
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