European countries want kids to ditch social media. Here’s how experts suggest filling the void

Many parents are worried about the harms of social media and excessive screen time – but it can be difficult to know exactly how to limit it in ways that support their children’s wellbeing.

Policymakers and health experts have long called for warning labels and age limits for social media platforms as well as bans on mobile phones in schools, amid concerns over how excessive screen time could harm young people’s mental health.