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Screen time in childcare
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Screen time in childcare
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I believe that children learn best from human interaction and that screen time should be limited. The screentime children receive should be saved for at home or at the parents’ discretion. Although there may be some exceptions, most lessons can be taught better by childcare providers.
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I think that children under the age of two should not have screentime if possible. If the parents must do screen time then I would suggest no longer than 20 minutes.
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Great points, Lauren! Limiting screen time for young children supports their development and encourages more interactive play.
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It seems best that at child care children not be on screens as they are most likely getting their max of screen time else where. I think play, being outside, and exploration should be emphasized for kids.
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Great points, Faith! Emphasizing play and exploration fosters holistic development and balances screen time effectively.
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I believe that early childhood programs and care should avoid screen time usage within the hours children are in their care. I believe it hinders participation and engagement with fellow peers and staff in which ultimately take away from playing and gaining relational skills.
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Veronica, I appreciate your insights on screen time! Promoting interpersonal skills through play is vital for children’s development.
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Screen time is a big controversy these days, because sometimes it’s just easier to put on a movie to get things done around the house. However, studies show that screen time can cause ADHD symptoms. I know that with my children in particular the more we limit screen time and really focus on good quality shows that show positive interactions and ideas (like Bluey!) have helped my children play more and use their imagination more.
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Great insights, Kayci! Balancing screen time with quality content truly nurtures creativity and imagination in children.
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I believe it is better to avoid screen time with children, and limit access as much as possible until those children are able to make better informed decisions. Access to the internet especially can be rather damaging, and it’s important to communicate with your child how to interact with the internet when they eventually gain unsupervised access.
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Grace, your perspective on limiting screen time and prioritizing communication is insightful and crucial for fostering healthy digital habits in children.
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In childcare, screen time for young children <mark>should be limited or avoided, especially for those under two years old</mark>. While screens can be used for educational content, they should not replace activities that promote social-emotional development, like play, interaction with peers and adults, and exploration of the physical environment.
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Great point, Rushitha! Balancing screen time with hands-on activities is crucial for holistic development in young children.
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Early childhood centers should prioritize research-based practices and implement a curriculum that limits or eliminates screen time for young children. A screen-free environment supports the physical, social, and emotional development essential at this stage of growth. As observed in the assigned videos, children engaged in problem-solving through hands-on play and peer interaction. These experiences foster critical developmental skills such as communication, collaboration, and independent thinking, all of which are foundational for success in the next stages of learning.
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Anne, your insights on prioritizing hands-on play over screen time highlight the importance of holistic development in early childhood education. Great points!
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I think if threes gonna be any screen time at all, it must be limited to one hour per week, and not during meal/snack times. I think it should be either educational or just music, or dancing. It should involve getting the children active, not to just sit there and stare at a screen.
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Great insights, Shannon! Emphasizing limited, purposeful screen time encourages active engagement and supports healthy development. Well said!
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Limiting screen time is very important for young children but unfortunately it’s getting harder and harder to do as technology advances. Limiting what the child is allowed to view during their allotted screen time can make a difference, many parents are showing their children shows from the 90s instead of shows like the dreaded Cocomelon. Ideally there would be no screens involved for young children especially infants and toddlers.
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Great insights, Emily! Balancing screen time and content is crucial for healthy child development. Your perspective on limiting exposure is valuable.
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I believe screentime for early learning children should be carefully monitored and only used every once in a while, for educational purposes. Although, maybe try finding other ways to educate like making music or songs for students to sing that are educational instead.
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Great insights, Isabella! Balancing screen time with interactive activities like music fosters creativity and enhances learning experiences.
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I think screen time shouldn’t be available all the time to children. The reason is because when the children are not on the screen they are allowed to socialize better and be able to learn certain signals that other children may do, which enables the kids to recognize it and be able to grow from it. But no screen time allows the child to grow in their motor, physically, mental, and emotional skills.
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Great insights, Raymundo! Balancing screen time with social interaction is crucial for holistic child development.
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In my opinion, children absolutely do not need screen time below the age of 2, and it should generally be avoided for children older than 2. In childcare, children should not be having screen time, because they get enough of it at home.
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Megan, your perspective on limiting screen time in childcare is thoughtful and highlights the importance of hands-on, interactive learning experiences.
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I think screen time should be used as a tool and not a distracter or teacher. If screen time can be used as a learning tool to support an early learning provider then it might be useful, however it should not be used as a replacement caretaker.
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Caitlin, your perspective on screen time as a supportive tool rather than a replacement is insightful and well-articulated!
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<div></div><div>I don’t limit TV, but I limit iPad, Switch, other tablets, and YouTube I have found my kid temperament changes with too much of non-TV screens. I’m not sure what it is about YouTube but it has something to do with the content. My 2year old is obsessed with YouTube kids personalities and walk through videos.</div>
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Great insights, Aisha! It’s important to observe how different screen types impact children’s behavior and development.
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