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00:00Bristol and the surrounding West Country have increasingly focused on managing children's
00:06screen time. According to research by the University of Bristol, primary children have
00:11a range of screen use from 1.5 to 8 hours a day. It was found that most children use
00:16screens for more than two hours a day. Local councils, including Bristol City Council,
00:21are providing online resources for parents to help them monitor their children's device
00:26use. Local experts suggest parents use apps to track usage and set limits on screen time.
00:33Local authorities are running campaigns aimed at educating parents on managing screen time.
00:39Schools are increasingly incorporating digital health education into their curriculums, teaching
00:44children how to limit screen use. Experts warn that excessive screen time can contribute
00:50to anxiety and sleep issues for children in urban areas. It's reported that setting clear
00:55boundaries around screen time is essential.