At Buttercups Childcare & Kindy we are aware of how confusing the screen time dilemma is. It seem like every new research article we come across says something different. At our early learning centre we use technology to support children’s learning and documentation e.g. Kinderloop and encourage parents to be responsible role models for their children.
If you would like to get more information on this interesting topic, have a look at the following links:
Getting the screen time balance right –https://www.natureplaywa.org.au/getting-the-screen-time-balance-right-a-big-part-of-modern-family-life
Story time, not screen time – https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-print-books-are-better-for-toddlers-than-tablets?fbclid=IwAR2Jk2EimPvVdjx9N5odmcXW3_9fOmD-DQryr1S4mymqR7BQSbug-5avb0E
WHO guidelines for children’s screen time – https://www.smh.com.au/technology/one-hour-a-day-world-health-organisation-issues-first-guidelines-for-kids-screen-time-20190425-p51h07.html?fbclid=IwAR1g1NTSCPU6ai9cu-1-mrW661RMkIVYkZPmi8tzqxCCRH2K13Krd10BOvY
