It wasn’t that long ago when “screen time” meant time spent watching television – parents were advised to set limits on how much time a child spent sitting in front of a TV and not to put a TV in a child’s bedroom.
These days “screen time” far more often means a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. With multiple sources of advice, it’s no wonder parents continue to ask these questions: How much media should I let my young child access, how should we use media, and what media can be beneficial for my child, or at least not detrimental to their development?
- Healthy Digital Media Use Habits for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers – Tips and guidance about media, reading e-books, developing a Family Media Use plan, and more.
- The Fred Rogers Company – Building on Fred’s legacy in innovative ways through a wide variety of media, while engaging new generations of children and families with his timeless wisdom.
- PBS Parents – Strategies for raising children in a digital age, age-by-age tips on how your child can get the most out of media and technology.
- The Joan Ganz Cooney Center – Advancing children’s learning in a digital age.
- #DeviceFreeDinner – Tips for a balanced digital life.
