Rebecca Mannis, PhD., learning specialist at Ivy Prep Learning Center, referred to The American Academy of Pediatrics’ new guidelines, which recommends no consistent screen exposure before 18 months of age, one hour tops of screen exposure for ages 2 through 5, and limiting screen use to two hours after age 5.
“In considering preschools and primary schools, it is helpful to know their policies — both to see how their philosophies match your family values, and so you can reinforce their rules at home,” she said.
Mannis added that while kids often learn to read these days through a tablet, thanks to reading apps, it’s essential to switch up how your child reads.
“Researchers have found that the brain processes content that we read online in a different way – and one that is not as skilled,” she said. “So, as great as online reading is, give your kids lots of opportunities to hold books in their hands to maximize their literacy skills growth. Or ‘cross train’ their reading between devices and traditional print books to see if you as a parent notice a difference.”
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