At what age should we put babies on a digital media diet?

Spread the loveNatalia Kucirkova, The Open University A recent New York Times article points to a glaring inconsistency between the amount of “screen time” toddlers have using tablets, phones and computers – and the advice of many early years specialists. In fact, there are several apps specifically developed for (and enjoyed by) two-year-olds and even one-year-olds, yet the official guidance from the American Paediatric Association states that: “Television and other entertainment media should be avoided for infants and children under age two.” So why is the age of two a milestone that matters? I asked a few of my early … Continue reading At what age should we put babies on a digital media diet?