Screen Time Is Not Learning Time For Toddlers

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

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Screen Time Is Not Learning Time For Toddlers

New research from Vanderbilt University shows very young children may be captivated by screens, but they are not able to learn from them. When it comes to learning, that time is better spent talking to your child.

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Resources & Links

Why your toddler can't learn from a screen (The Hechinger Report)
Toddler brains resist learning from screens, even video chat (Vanderbilt University)