{"id":63000000284,"date":"2020-09-09T15:04:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T15:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/?p=63000000284"},"modified":"2020-09-09T15:04:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T15:04:01","slug":"how-much-technology-is-too-much-for-your-preschooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/2020\/09\/09\/how-much-technology-is-too-much-for-your-preschooler\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Technology Is Too Much for Your Preschooler?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How much screen time is really okay for your preschooler? We live in a media-rich culture, and as a parent, you want to give guidance in what can be a complicated area. Your preschooler knows that a favorite show or a favorite song can be found on your phone or your computer. So how can you set helpful, healthy limits for your little one in the area of technology?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended limits<\/b><\/h3>\n

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children spend most of their waking hours either playing or learning. For preschoolers, they specifically advise an hour or less every day of high-quality digital media. For children under 18 months, they recommend using screen time only in the instance of a video chat, say with a parent or grandparent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyday practices<\/b><\/h3>\n

You can help your child to develop a healthy relationship with technology even at an early age! You can do this by establishing everyday practices that help to guide, and where appropriate, limit your preschooler’s exposure to media.<\/span><\/p>\n