Is there a difference between parents reading to their toddler from a book vs. using an interactive tablet? Apparently there are some studies that say yes. Today we bring you an overview of some recent research for your consideration. We've shared the body. Clicking the link gives you the overview plus a LOT more detail if you want to get into it. The article appeared in the American Journal of Pediatrics in December 2021. OBJECTIVES In some studies, parents and toddlers verbalize less when engaging with a tablet versus a print book. More needs to be known regarding child contributions to specific parent verbalizations. We examined parent-toddler contingent interactions with tablet … [Read more...]
The iPad/Tablets is/are a Far Bigger Threat to Our Children Than Anyone Realizes
As you know we love computers and technology for all the things they can do and help with....when used in the right places, at the right times and for the right reasons. You also know that we think computers (and this includes tablets like the iPad and similar) can cause harm. The following article caught our eye so we want to share it with you. Give it a read and see if it stimulates thoughts... The original article can be found at SomeDaily. Ten years ago, psychologist Sue Palmer predicted the toxic effects of social media. Now she sees a worrying new danger… When the little girl pointed at the sweets at the checkout, her mother said: ‘No, they’re bad for your teeth.’ So her … [Read more...]