Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Screen time and young children

Did you know: that on any given day, 64% of babies between 1 and 2 watch TV and videos for an average of slightly over 2 hours?  Research has show over and over that developing children thrive when they are talked to, read to, played with and given time for creative play, physically active play, and interactions with other children and adults. In addition, there is no research showing the benefits of introducing children to new technologies in the first years of life.

The Campaign for a Commercial free Childhood has put together a PDF guide, Facing the Screen Dilemma: Young children, technology and early education. While this document was specifically written for early childhood professionals, parents will find the research sections and practical suggestions helpful in making decisions at home.



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