5.2 hours a day?
It's time for a break.
That’s why we’re helping youth balance screen time with Rogers Screen Break.
Excessive screen use is a problem: *
5.2
That’s the number of hours per day that youth are spending on their phones.
89%
That’s the number of youth exceeding the recommended screen limits.
10
That’s the number of hours parents are underestimating their kids screen use by every week.
The 5.2 Project
We followed three teens for a day – every scroll, swipe, and tap. Then we invited parents to watch it back.
The result is The 5.2 Project: a video capturing teens daily screen time and the conversations sparked at home.
Start the conversation about screen time with our simple guide.
Our Commitment
Rogers is investing $50M over five years into four program pillars to help youth develop healthier digital habits:
Parental
Tools
Youth
Programming
Research &
Partnerships
Education &
Advocacy
1. Parental Tools
We are empowering parents with technology, tools, and resources to help manage screen time and guide screen time conversations.
Tools & Controls
Learn how to set parental controls across various devices to help set limits and manage screen time.
Guides & Resources
Practical tips and resources to help make screen time conversations easier.
First Phone Checklist
Use this checklist to build healthy screen habits from day one.
2. Youth Programming
We are partnering with youth organizations like the YMCA to promote screen balance and active living.
3. Research & Partnerships
We will support organizations tackling issues related to excessive screen time. We also continue to invest in research.
4. Education & Advocacy
We will work with athletes to inspire teens to rethink their relationship with their screens.
Connor McDavid,
Screen Break Ambassador
“Some of the best memories I have till this day are neighbourhood friends playing together. You can’t do that playing on a screen.”
– Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers hockey player
Trey Yesavage,
Screen Break Ambassador
“I personally have screen time limits for certain apps. Obviously you’re going to use it, and just monitor that time.”
– Trey Yesavage, Toronto Blue Jays baseball player
Sarah Nurse,
Screen Break Ambassador
“My message would be that it is all about balance.”
– Sarah Nurse, Vancouver Goldeneyes hockey player
George Springer,
Screen Break Ambassador
“Just like we teach kids to play sports or ride a bike, we need to teach them when to put their phones down and get moving.”
– George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays baseball player
Marie-Philip Poulin,
Screen Break Ambassador
“Just being there, connected, putting your screen away and enjoying life in the present moment.”
– Marie-Philip Poulin, Montreal Victoire hockey player
John Tavares,
Screen Break Ambassador
“My wife and I have lots of conversations on how we think we might want to set boundaries on the use of technology and being each other’s accountability partners.”
– John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs hockey player
News & Insights
Insights from a 2025 study conducted by Rogers
Average daily smart phone screen time.
Apps teens & tweens use the most.
of parents are concerned about the amount of time teens and tweens spend on their phones.
Most teens & tweens don't think their screen time is too much.
Youth don't see the risks like parents do.
Average daily smart phone screen time.
Apps teens & tweens use the most.
of parents are concerned about the amount of time teens and tweens spend on their phones.
Most teens & tweens don't think their screen time is too much.
Youth don't see the risks like parents do.
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*Rogers conducted an online survey from October 30 – November 11, 2025, among a randomized sample of Canadians who are members of the Angus Reid Forum. The sample included N=1,213 parents of 11-17 year-olds that have a smartphone and N=503 11-17 year-olds that have a smartphone. The 11-17 year-olds completed the survey after their parent consented to have them participate. The survey was conducted in English and French. For comparison purposes only, a probability sample of n=1,213 parents and n=503 11-17 year-olds would carry margins of error of +/-2.8% (parents) and +/-4.4% (11-17 year-olds), 19 times out of 20.