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Screen time in childcare
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Screen time in childcare
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es importante que si tenemos alguna actividad que se deba utilizar una pantalla lo hagamos en el menor tiempo posible y usarlo maximo una ves por semana, donde tengan canciones con animales y objetos a conocer, los niños mas pequeños no se les debe mostrar pantallas solo a los mas grandes y solo de televisor, nada de celular o tablets
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Young children learn by interacting with people and their environments, not by passive watching. We are actually no encouraging the best development by plopping the children in front of screens.
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I think it’s important to remember when considering issues like child screen time the difference between a professional opinion and a personal opinion, for example my professional opinion is that screen time should be reserved as needed for things like short educational videos in support of other activities in a center’s curriculum and should be used as sparingly as reasonably possible. While my personal opinion is that limited screen time can be okay for older children at home, as long as they also have opportunities for other types of interactions available to them.
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Yes!
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I fully believe and support that children should not be allowed to have screen time. I know it’s an easy way to keep them occupied; however, knowing now that it can cause issues down the road with their development, I am against it. I wish I had known this sooner, with my young nieces and nephews. I would have not allowed this to be something I went to when they were in my care.
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I feel like there shouldn’t be any screen time at childcare because most likely at home there is screen time. me as a parent I wouldn’t want my child to have screens time at daycare because he is surrounded by other classmates that he can talk to and play with and do activities with to keep him occupied,
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I think screen time is okay if they’re doing a learning app or in the general idea of a learning app or even watching a tv show or movie before bed time is okay but not all day everyday it can mess with a child’s learning process etc
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I think that kids should have very limited screen time. We are inundated with screens all the time. YOu can’t exactly escape them, but you can put a limit how much time you spend on them. Since kids aren’t able to make those decisions on their own, you need to be there to support them in this.
The phones we use and screens we watch can be very addicting. I even find myself struggling with it as an adult. I believe it’s really helpful for kids to grow up without one. It’s not that technology in and of itself is bad. It’s just that it can be a time-waster. When kids are trying to develop, it could be a distraction from what’s really going on.
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I think screen time in a classroom is not necessary especially for younger kids maybe having music or rhymes could be beneficial but I think just having them all sit around a screen should be saved for at home and to the parents judgment if they want their kid to watch screens or not.
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screentime can be a great tool. the key is moderation and intent. My own child has a hard time calming their body enough to fall asleep, so weve gotten into the habit of watching some Vooks (on youtube) after dinner and before the bedtime routine. They highlight the words as theyre being read outloud, and have simple animations that are low stimulation. Its also important not to attach shame to screen time as a break for parents, because someone who is too tired or stressed wont be able to adequately care for a childs emotional health.
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It is advisable for young children not to include cartoons at all and not to show tablets or phones. Children from 2 to 5 years old can already be allowed to watch cartoons, but preferably for 30 minutes or an hour, but no more, because we see that children are getting used to tablets and phones because children spend a lot of time at the tablet, they have poor memory, speech and imagination.
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better to do less screen time what we can do is read story or sing song and do some activities together.
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it really depends each kid is different overall screen time isn’t bad it just has to be monitored or else things can get taken out of hand they don’t really need to have access to the internet till middle school and I would leave it at that for only on school computers only used at school and then go from there.
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Screen time is best reserved for the parents and guardians at home. There is no need or benefit for them to have it during the day.
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Families allow children to watch television, use their cell phones, ipads, tablets, and computers as distractions, for entertainment, or to reduce behaviors/tantrums. Due to the amount of time children use screentime at home I believe limiting the use in preschool and childcare should on a limited, sometimes basis.
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Screen time for children in childcare is a topic that requires careful consideration and moderation. While technology can offer educational benefits when used appropriately, excessive screen time can have adverse effects on early brain development, as mentioned in the research findings.
Following the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics, limiting screen time for young children, especially those under two years old, is crucial for their overall health and development. Providers can play a significant role in supporting healthy screen habits by refraining from using screens at childcare and encouraging interactive, hands-on activities that promote learning and social interaction.
Additionally, the research findings highlight the importance of active engagement and interaction for young children’s learning and development. Rather than relying on passive screen time, children benefit most from meaningful interactions with caregivers and exploration of their physical environment.
Overall, while technology can be a valuable tool when used mindfully and in moderation, it’s essential to prioritize real-world experiences and interactions for young children’s optimal development in childcare settings.
