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Screen time in childcare
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I don’t think there should be any screen time in child care facilities. it is a good opportunity for the children to engage with other kids their age and use their imagination. the current generation gets stuck in front of a screen at home as a distraction so their parents can get a break or get something finished. as caregivers we should be present with the children 100% of the time
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Great insights, Mkaela! Encouraging imaginative play and social interaction is crucial for children’s development in childcare settings.
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Screen time should be limited in childcare settings, especially for very young children. Young kids learn best through hands-on play, social interaction, and real-world experiences—not screens. While some educational content can be helpful in small amounts for older children, it’s important to choose high-quality programs and always use them with adult support and discussion.<strong data-start=”478″ data-end=”491″>In short: Screens should never replace play, conversation, or connection. Caregivers should focus on active, engaging, and age-appropriate learning.
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Great insights, Ashley! Emphasizing hands-on play and social interaction truly enhances children’s learning experiences. Well said!
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As a Waldorf teacher, we are a non media, technology school and therefore I am very much against the use of screens for little ones. However since it’s such an epidemic in our world, and it can’t seem to be avoided, I am more in favor children not having hand held devices, but watching things, never on school nights, on a family tv, and never to exceed 2 hours a day.
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Great points, Elizabeth! Balancing screen time while promoting healthy habits is crucial for young children’s development.
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El tiempo que los niños pasan frente a pantallas en las guarderías es un tema delicado. puede ser util para el aprendizaje, pero el exceso puede afectar la interacción social y el juego físico. es clave encontrar un equilibrio, limitado el tiempo de pantalla y asegurando que el contenido sea apropiado.
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Karina, your insights on balancing screen time and promoting social interaction are essential for healthy child development. Great points!
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Brain development and screen time (television, video games, smart phones, computers, DVDs, etc.) can also have an adverse effect on early brain development. Research has found that screen time is associated with problems with executive functions such as attention, concentration, impulsivity, imagination, planning, language and social skills. Children who spend lots of time in front of screens are at higher risk of being overweight, prejudiced, sedentary, fearful, aggressive, and/or unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen media (television, computer games, videos, DVDs, etc.) for children two and younger. Older children should see no more than 1-2 hours per day. Providers can help by not using screens at childcare, saving the daily hour for home.Research shows that videos geared towards making babies “smarter” (such as “Baby Einstein”) actually do the opposite and delay intellectual and language development. This is because young children learn by interacting with people and their environments, not by passive watching.Reference: Brain Rules for Babies”
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Great insights, Nee! Your emphasis on the adverse effects of screen time aligns well with current research on child development.
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<font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>Pienso que puede usarse dependiendo la actividad claro no más de una hora,ya que la mayoría de los niños en casa pasan mucho tiempo en tv, o diferentes aparatos electrónicos. Por otroa lado es muchísimos m3jor usar con ellos juegos para que ellos descubran sus destrezas y habilidades y se motiven día a dia,hay muchs actividades para cada edad,y muy divertidas en las cuales ellos aprenden y se divierten mucho. </font></font>
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<font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>pienso que si se puede aprovechar esta herramienta siempre y cuando se realize con un proposito educativo y con una regulacion de tiempo ya tambien es necesario que los niños se desenvuelvan mas en las demas areas.</font></font>
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Great points! Balancing educational screen time with other developmental activities is essential for well-rounded growth in children.
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I don’t think kids should have screen time during childcare. The world is wonderful. I didn’t have screens, and kids that young don’t need them. They’ll be taught when they need it.
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M, I appreciate your perspective on the importance of hands-on experiences for young children! Balance is key in modern learning.
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I think that screen time in the childcare setting should be avoided, as research studies indicate it affects brain development. Screen time can be left for home so that kids can also have to time enjoy a movie and relax.
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Great points, Janenzy! Balancing screen time and active play is crucial for healthy brain development in young children.
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In the context of parent-provider partnerships and open communication channels, here are my thoughts on screen time for children in childcare:<ul data-sourcepos=”5:1-9:185″> Establish a shared understanding: It’s crucial for childcare providers to have open and honest conversations with parents about screen time. This includes discussing the center’s screen time policy, the types of screen activities offered (if any), and the educational value of those activities. Balance and moderation: Screen time should be balanced with plenty of other activities that promote children’s development, such as active play, social interaction, and hands-on learning. Age-appropriateness: Any screen time should be age-appropriate and align with developmental guidelines. Educational value: If screen time is used, it should be high-quality, educational, and interactive. Alternatives and limitations: Childcare providers should communicate the limitations of screen time and emphasize the importance of alternative activities for healthy development.
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Great insights, Natasha! Emphasizing open communication and balance in screen time is essential for children’s holistic development.
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In the context of parent-provider partnerships and open communication channels, here are some of my thoughts on screen time for children in childcare:Establish a shared understanding: It’s crucial for childcare providers to have open and honest conversations with parents about screen time. This includes discussing the center’s screen time policy, the types of screen activities offered (if any), and the educational value of those activities.Balance and moderation: Screen time should be balanced with plenty of other activities that promote children’s development, such as active play, social interaction, and hands-on learning.Age-appropriateness: Any screen time should be age-appropriate and align with developmental guidelines.Educational value: If screen time is used, it should be high-quality, educational, and interactive.Alternatives and limitations: Childcare providers should communicate the limitations of screen time and emphasize the importance of alternative activities for healthy development.
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Great insights, Natasha! Your emphasis on communication, balance, and age-appropriateness highlights essential considerations for effective screen time management in childcare.
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Based on the research presented, I think that in a perfect world, we wouldn’t have any screen time in childcare as time in front of a screen can have an adverse effect on early brain development. Because screens are so prominent in today’s world, it’s quite a challenge to limit the use of screen time to 0% in any learning setting. If it’s absolutely necessary to use, I would limit the use to 15-20 minutes maximum not daily, but this would be for older children. For older children, I understand that screens (such as informative videos played on smart boards at school) can be extremely helpful to aid in their learning. The use of screens can help enhance learning, however I think that screen time should be monitored and paired with active interactions (with peers and the environment) rather than just passive watching, especially in the childcare setting. I don’t think it’s necessary to have screen time for younger children at a childcare center since many may already have that access at home or elsewhere, with screens being so prominent in today’s world.
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Great insights, Jeanne! Your emphasis on monitoring screen time and promoting active interactions is crucial for healthy development.
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I think that in daycare screen time isn’t necessary as it doesn’t help the children create positive social interactions. This could be replaced by other activities including music, art, and dramatic play. While I understand that there could be educational benefits to a child using screens, I think it should be monitored by the child’s parents instead, as they are better able to have the one on one time needed to monitor what a child sees and how they react to what they see.
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Mikayla, you raise excellent points about prioritizing social interactions and parental involvement in screen time decisions. Great insights!
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I believe screen time should be very limited or avoided entirely in childcare settings. Research shows that too much screen time can negatively impact children’s executive function skills like attention, concentration, and impulse control. It can also affect language, social skills, and emotional development. Since young children learn best through real interactions with people and their environment, providers should focus on hands-on, play-based learning instead of screens. By keeping childcare screen-free, we help support healthy brain development and save children’s limited daily screen time for their families at home
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Great insights, Karlee! Your emphasis on hands-on learning and the impact of screen time on development is crucial for enhancing childcare practices.
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I do not think screen time should be used in childcare at all, aside from sick children waiting to be picked up by parents, or to show a picture or video (under 5 minutes) for something educational such as seeing a picture of an animal that cannot be found in materials or books. While short programs are probably not harmful after 2 years of age, I don’t think they’re beneficial either, even if labeled “educational”. Likewise, I don’t think parents should be paying money for childcare for their children to be on screens all day, or for a majority of the day.
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Great points, Michelle! Balancing screen time with hands-on experiences is crucial for young children’s development.
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