The recommended daily screen time for children aged 8-12 is no more than 1 hour (weekday) and 3 hours (weekends), according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) keeps it open for parents to decide. Kids must balance screen time with physical activity, social interaction, and other learning opportunities.  Parents can establish limits using parental controls or create a schedule incorporating screen-free periods. Modeling healthy screen habits and engaging in non-screen activities with children is essential.