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.

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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.

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Guides & Resources

Practical tips and resources to help make screen time conversations easier.

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First Phone Checklist

Use this checklist to build healthy screen habits from day one.

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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

Transcript

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

Transcript

Sarah Nurse,
Screen Break Ambassador

“My message would be that it is all about balance.”

– Sarah Nurse, Vancouver Goldeneyes hockey player

Transcript

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

Transcript

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

Transcript

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

Transcript

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

Less screen time equals better outcomes

New findings from Statistics Canada have shed light on the effect of screen time in children. (CityNews)

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Talking about screen time

Our conversation guide gives you simple prompts to have open conversations, build understanding, and address common concerns together.

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Trey Yesavage kicks off Rogers Screen Break school program

The program includes working with professional athletes to engage teens in real-life conversations around healthy screen use.

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Insights from a 2025 study conducted by Rogers

Graphic titled ‘Average daily smartphone screen time.’ Shows three age groups with corresponding times: 11–13 years, 4 hours 11 minutes; 14–15 years, 5 hours 40 minutes; 16–17 years, 5 hours 30 minutes.

Average daily smart phone screen time.

Graphic titled ‘Apps Teens & Tweens use the most.’ Shows percentages for total, boys, and girls: YouTube 22%, boys 28%, girls 17%; TikTok 18%, boys 15%, girls 21%; Snapchat 15%, boys 10%, girls 21%; Instagram 11%, boys 11%, girls 12%; Gaming 9%, boys 12%, girls 6%.

Apps teens & tweens use the most.

Graphic shows text: ‘95% of parents are concerned about the amount of time teens and tweens spend on their phones.’ Includes a large red 95% and icons of people and a warning symbol.

of parents are concerned about the amount of time teens and tweens spend on their phones.

Graphic titled ‘Most teens and tweens don’t think their screen time is too much.’ Shows three bars: 37% say too much, 53% say just enough, 11% say not much at all.

Most teens & tweens don't think their screen time is too much.

Graphic titled ‘Youth don’t see the magnitude of risks from screen time that parents do.’ Compares concern levels for teens and tweens versus parents across six issues: Less time on productive things 56% vs 93%; Decreased focus 54% vs 94%; Encouraging harmful content 52% vs 89%; Not enough sleep 49% vs 88%; Not enough physical activity 48% vs 91%; Less time with friends 44% vs 89%.

Youth don't see the risks like parents do.

Graphic titled ‘Average daily smartphone screen time.’ Shows three age groups with corresponding times: 11–13 years, 4 hours 11 minutes; 14–15 years, 5 hours 40 minutes; 16–17 years, 5 hours 30 minutes.

Average daily smart phone screen time.

Graphic titled ‘Apps Teens & Tweens use the most.’ Shows percentages for total, boys, and girls: YouTube 22%, boys 28%, girls 17%; TikTok 18%, boys 15%, girls 21%; Snapchat 15%, boys 10%, girls 21%; Instagram 11%, boys 11%, girls 12%; Gaming 9%, boys 12%, girls 6%.

Apps teens & tweens use the most.

Graphic shows text: ‘95% of parents are concerned about the amount of time teens and tweens spend on their phones.’ Includes a large red 95% and icons of people and a warning symbol.

of parents are concerned about the amount of time teens and tweens spend on their phones.

Graphic titled ‘Most teens and tweens don’t think their screen time is too much.’ Shows three bars: 37% say too much, 53% say just enough, 11% say not much at all.

Most teens & tweens don't think their screen time is too much.

Graphic titled ‘Youth don’t see the magnitude of risks from screen time that parents do.’ Compares concern levels for teens and tweens versus parents across six issues: Less time on productive things 56% vs 93%; Decreased focus 54% vs 94%; Encouraging harmful content 52% vs 89%; Not enough sleep 49% vs 88%; Not enough physical activity 48% vs 91%; Less time with friends 44% vs 89%.

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.