Bubble_James_Bubble t1_j79wa3u wrote on February 5, 2023 at 4:54 AM

Reply to comment by PartyPorpoise in A new study suggests that too much screen time during infancy may lead to changes in brain activity, as well as problems with executive functioning — the ability to stay focused and control impulses, behaviors, and emotions — in elementary school. by Wagamaga

Also, if they see you reading, they are much more likely to read.

PartyPorpoise t1_j79y0g2 wrote on February 5, 2023 at 5:12 AM

And it almost goes without saying, but kids need to have access to different activities if you want them off the screen. Are there books, toys, and crafts in the home? I hate when parents complain about their kids not doing things when they don’t give them the opportunity to do it.