60% of parents rely on screen time to keep kids occupied

More than half of parents rely on screen time to keep kids busy.

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Two fifths of parents say they become stressed over entertaining their kids during the school break.

PGL Adventures found 60 percent of parents rely on screen time to keep their children busy over the holidays.

They report having to work when their kids are off school can be demanding and it's difficult to "juggle it all".

The research also found four in five six month olds have used a handheld screen device.

Many parents reported feeling guilty when giving their kid's smart devices.

Neurological developmental Therapist Ollwyn Moran says screen time for developing brains needs to be limited:

'For the age of zero to two would be no screen devices or screen interactions, it actually impacts sleep'.

'This is the age group where parents are really struggling and trying to get their little ones to sleep, so you know, screens actually don't help'.