11 Nov Are you finding yourself giving your child your smartphone or iPad to entertain them

Are you finding yourself giving your child your smartphone or iPad to entertain them

Did you know that children aged 2-5 years old should have no more than one hour screen time a day
The reality is with the rate of innovation that mobile technological devices are evolving at, screens  are a part of life for many adults and children. The most recent guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) say that children aged 2-5 years  should have no more than an hour a day of screen time  with an adult watching or playing with them.

If you’re thinking about whether your child should watch TV or play on your phone, here’s a key  question to ask: is this program, video or app good quality? Good-quality media can support your child’s learning, especially if it ties in with their interests  or sparks their imagination. 

Good-quality apps or games for preschoolers:

1. Encourage creativity – for example, by getting children to draw pictures, create stories or make simple choices about which characters to be

2. Encourage problem-solving – for example, by getting children to work out the most appropriate clothes to dress  online characters in for rainy weather.

3. Develop communication skills – for example, by encouraging children to learn other languages.   

4. Develop social skills – for example, by encouraging children to take turns in games. 

5. Build on interests – for example, by getting children to build with virtual blocks if they like playing with blocks. 

When you help your young child combine good-quality media choices with healthy screen habits and screen time limits, they’ll be set up to make the most of screen time now and in the future.

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