In the United States, most 2-year-olds use a digital device daily, and 9 of every 10 children are introduced to a device before their first birthday. In this episode we review screen time recommendations for children under 6. We also highlight some of the most recent studies addressing its influence on language, attention, development and sleep and the issues that arise when trying to research this topic. 

Resources 

Beyond Screen Time: Help Your Kids Build Healthy Media Use Habits - HealthyChildren.org

Common Sense Media

Screen-Time Recommendations for Children Under Six | ZERO TO THREE

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