When your little one is screaming while you’re in line at your local Starbucks, you may have the urge to pull out his favorite toy – your cell phone. After all, you’ve downloaded the top 10 educational apps (!). But as tempting as it may be to tune out a toddler with a device like an iPad or Smartphone, it may not be the best idea.
Experts at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) say toddlers need to be able to freely explore, manipulate, and test everything in their immediate environment, and this includes tech devices. But if technology is used, it should be in the context of conversation and interaction with others. Their advice: avoiding passive screen time is your best bet at increasing healthy interactions with any tech devices.
Learn more tech tips for your toddler from NAEYC.
