{"id":56000000415,"date":"2020-02-25T17:29:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T17:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/clayton\/?p=56000000415"},"modified":"2020-02-25T17:34:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T17:34:12","slug":"balancing-your-childs-use-of-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/clayton\/2020\/02\/25\/balancing-your-childs-use-of-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Balancing Your Child\u2019s Use of Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Young children and even toddlers are\u00a0surprisingly proficient at using technology.\u00a0You don\u2019t have to search long or hard\u00a0before coming into contact with a young\u00a0child playing with mom\u2019s phone in the\u00a0grocery store, at a local park, or in the\u00a0airport. With such a compelling distraction\u00a0it can be very tempting to just hand a child\u00a0a tablet or phone to keep them occupied,\u00a0especially when in public. While a little bit\u00a0of screen time in your child\u2019s day is by no\u00a0means detrimental, like every other aspect of parenting it should be done in moderation. Will your child\u2019s brain crumble after watching a few episodes of his favorite cartoon while you do the dishes? No. Does your child\u2019s brain respond differently to screens than to other surfaces or toys? Yes.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to understand just how impressionable and formative a child\u2019s brain is in the first 5 years of his life. Did you know that those first 5 years will lay the foundation for the rest of your child\u2019s learning capability? Before panicking and throwing away every electronic device in your home, take a deep breath and remember\u2014everything in moderation!<\/p>\n

Since this can be a tricky topic to navigate, let\u2019s get practical with 3 ways you can help your child manage his or her exposure to electronics throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Avoid using the electronic device as a reward or punishment tool. If the child only gets the tablet when he\u2019s \u201cgood\u201d then you may be amazed at how angelic your child becomes! But if the tablet or phone is taken away before the child is ready, it will likely cause a meltdown and the child may associate the removal of the tablet with bad behavior\u2014even if that isn\u2019t why you\u2019re taking it away!<\/p>\n

Schedule TV\/tablet time as a regular part of the day. Instead of using it as a bargaining chip, treat tablet or phone usage as something associated with a particular time of day. For example, do you have a toddler who still takes naps during the day and also an older sibling who no longer requires a nap? Use that naptime as \u201cquiet time\u201d for your older child and give your child the tablet to play with during that time and only during that time. They may fuss when you remove the tablet but they know\u2014there will be quiet time tomorrow!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t leave the TV on all day. If nobody in the home is watching the TV, turn it off! If you enjoy having some kind of background noise on, turn on a radio and play music. Children are immediately drawn to the moving pictures on a TV or tablet so by eliminating that distraction it<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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will encourage your child to find other ways to occupy his or her time such as going outside to play, reading a book, or playing with other toys.<\/p>\n

Technology can be a great asset for parents and children! There are so many educational opportunities to utilize and many shows for children that teach great social skills. It is important not make technology the boss of the house. With healthy boundaries and clear expectations, you and your children can find a rhythm with iPads and iPhones and TV that will not jeopardize your child\u2019s growth or development.<\/p>\n

At Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academies, pre-k and preschool students enjoy learning with the interactive and innovative SmartBoard technology! The exclusive STEAM AHEAD\u00ae curriculum offered only at Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids also works to equip each child with a firm foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Contact a Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids in your area for a free tour and more information on how they can meet and exceed your childcare expectations!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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