This guide is a practical tool for parents, educators and caregivers looking to understand the impact of technology on early childhood development and find effective ways to limit its use.
It discusses the potential benefits and harms of technology for toddlers, examining the effects on physical and mental health, cognition, and social-emotional development. It also provides information on why it is important to limit the use of technology among young children, highlighting the benefits of face-to-face communication, physical activity and creativity.
It offers a variety of practical strategies to limit the use of technology in young children, including recommendations for establishing daily routines, ideas for promoting physical and creative activity, and tips for encouraging communication and social interaction.
Through this guide, parents, educators and caregivers can better understand the effects of technology on early childhood development and find effective strategies to limit its use to promote healthy and balanced child growth.