How to Create a Family Media Plan That Works — AAP-Backed Screen Time Guidance for Parents of Kids Ages 0–18, Updated for 2026 By Dean Rusk Delicana · Updated June 2026 · 13-minute read · Sources: AAP · HealthyChildren.org · Pediatrics Journal A family enjoys quality time together at the dinner table — no screens in sight. Research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that screen-free family moments, protected by a Family Media Plan, strengthen communication and conn