Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How much screen time should children have? Is it good for them? Is gaming bad for kids? Should the rules change for teenagers?
These are all questions which Dr. Elizabeth Kilbey, a consultant clinical psychologist, gets asked a lot -you might recognise her from Channel 4’s The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds. She's also written a book on the subject: Unplugged Parenting.
She explains the best ways that parents can decide how much screen time children should have and how to deal with modern parenting challenges like gaming, and social media.
01:06: Benefits of technology for kids
01:37: Negatives of technology use for children
02:00: Young children and screen time
02:33: Tips for moderating screen time
03:55: Teenagers and technology
04:43: Is gaming bad for children?
05:37: What should parents do to encourage good behaviour around technology?
Dr. Kilbey: finder.bupa.co.uk/Consultant/view/90509/dr_elizabeth_kilbey
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How much screen time should children have? Is it good for them? Is gaming bad for kids? Should the rules change for teenagers?
These are all questions which Dr. Elizabeth Kilbey, a consultant clinical psychologist, gets asked a lot -you might recognise her from Channel 4’s The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds. She's also written a book on the subject: Unplugged Parenting.
She explains the best ways that parents can decide how much screen time children should have and how to deal with modern parenting challenges like gaming, and social media.
01:06: Benefits of technology for kids
01:37: Negatives of technology use for children
02:00: Young children and screen time
02:33: Tips for moderating screen time
03:55: Teenagers and technology
04:43: Is gaming bad for children?
05:37: What should parents do to encourage good behaviour around technology?
Dr. Kilbey: finder.bupa.co.uk/Consultant/view/90509/dr_elizabeth_kilbey
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