07/30/2025
📱While every child is different there is a strong correlation between level of screen time and negative impact on language development, particularly for young children.
Here’s why…
🧠Kids learn to communicate by:
👀 Watching your facial expressions
👂 Hearing how words are used
🗣️Practicing back-and-forth conversation
If a child spends a lot of time PASSIVELY watching TV, tablets, or phones, they miss out on those crucial learning moments.
✅What helps?
* Co-viewing and talking about what’s on the screen
* Setting time limits (AAP recommends 1 hour per day for ages 2 - 5)
* Prioritizing face-to-face play, books, and conversation