Best Start in Life – Screen Time

Published on: April 10, 2026

Digital screens are now a normal part of family life. The early years are however, critical for development – 90% of a child’s brain development occurs by age 5, making it a critical period for the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills. Consequently, on Friday 27 March, the government published new, evidence-informed guidance to help parents and carers of children under 5 navigate screen time. Find out more

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