Lucky_Pyro t1_j7bpgga wrote on February 5, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Reply to comment by ramonycajal88 in A new study suggests that too much screen time during infancy may lead to changes in brain activity, as well as problems with executive functioning — the ability to stay focused and control impulses, behaviors, and emotions — in elementary school. by Wagamaga

I wish this were part of the study... unfortunately, my kids watch alot of TV (23 mos and 7mos). But we are there with them singing songs and pointing out characters and interacting. Now, Disney is very fast paced for kids, unfortunately, but we try no screen time for a little bit each day, and dinner at the table with no screens. Neither of our kids use our phones or tablets, and while the TV is playing they are playing with toys and books which we also play with. Parenting is not easy, and there are so many ways to do it. Not a one size fits all.

ramonycajal88 t1_j7bqs6j wrote on February 5, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Agreed! I don't think all children shows need to be "educational". But, the bonding and interactive aspect seems significant.