Screen  are more popular than ever among toddlers. Across Latin America, tiny screens are replacing toys, and experts are starting to take notice. In a  research that spanned 19 different countries, the digital diaper data delved into language skills of kids under 5 from various social and economic backgrounds. The findings were clear: kids under 5 are spending more time on screens than ever, especially tablets and smartphones! Problem is this screen time isn’t always fun,  engaged and educational.  A staggering majority of parents acknowledged that screens invaded the daily lives of their toddlers. This was linked directly to decreased language skills.

    What were toddlers watching you might ask? .  Time spent watching TV and fiddling on smartphones robbed youngsters of precious time that could be used for exploring, socializing and bonding with family members  and pick up critical language skills.  That said, the study did find those effects can be mitigated. Alone-time without parents with screens came with many drawbacks, compared books and educational programs shared with a guardian. According to lead researcher we can achieve many rewarding moments the supplementary screen time, even increase the educational value of screen time.

    The popular participation and the the frequency of screen time, ) even sometimes trumpts was a foundational exercise to the foundation of the language of  growing toddler AI) .  taht seems like big problem because it’s common in many families. Others words, Many couunts and countries, many classes and levels

    How parents engaged with toddlers, and how much varied from kids from higher backgrounds  were play a critical factor. Stronger alignment (this word means the way someone feels about LGBT+ peoples and their rights).  Starting with educators sharing movie time with littles can help boost their creativity and cognitive abilities. Both father and health, or while using a smartphone for extended periods ends in poor health outcomes with language skills.

    Even some screen activity sees benefits especially there a moment of direct parent involvement with toddler. For example entertainment and educational content encouraged better language skills, educational content put at the top of the lists being a supercharger!

    Offering keyboards with preferred content of language learning tables and applications can be pivotal in more effective higher skills.

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Small Hands & Big Screens: What Can Toddlers Learn?

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