CBeebies Parenting - Download: New screen time advice for under-fives unpacked

Download Download: New screen time advice for under-fives unpacked

Katie Thistleton and Guvna B raced to the studio to record a bonus episode to find out what the new government guidance on screen time for under-fives in England means for parents.

BBC Education and Family Editor Branwen Jeffreys and Clinical Psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado join them to examine this new advice and share their screen time tips.

You can find more advice around screen time for under-fives on the CBeebies Parenting website.

You can also check out the government’s Best Start in Life site for more information around the guidance mentioned in the podcast.

Published on Thursday, 26th March 2026.

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