How does screen time hinder children's play development | A Parent's Guide to Child Development

About this episode

Dr. Celina Moore discusses the impact of screen time on children's play and development, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interaction.

In this episode, Dr. Celina Moore explains that the first two years of a toddler’s life are critical for brain development. Passive screen time can hinder the development of observation, parallel, and interactive play, as well as speech, behavioral, and social development. Experts say excessive screen time in early childhood can have lasting effects and explain how parents can foster balanced technology habits for young children. She discusses the role of passive vs. interactive screen use and explains why face-to-face interaction remains one of the most important parts of healthy child development.Time stamps 00:11 What does research say about the effects of screen time on toddler’s development?“00:43 What is the difference between passive and interactive screen time and can it replace real- world experiences for kids?01:02 Why do parents need to regulate screen use?01:40 Why are zero hours of screen time needed for kids under two?Contact Dr. Celina Moore https://moorehealthykids.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moorehealthykidsFollow us: Fledglings’ Flight: https://www.FledglingsFlight.com/ App: https://app.FledglingsFlight.com Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Annamarie von Firley

Guest: Dr. Celina Moore

Topics covered

• screen time
• child development
• play development
• technology habits
• parenting advice

Keywords

• screen time
• toddler development
• play
• technology
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fledglings’ Flight, Moore Healthy Kids, Purple Planet Music

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