Impact of Screen Time on Child Development
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What is the recommended daily screen time for children aged 2-5 years?

  • Three hours per day
  • Unlimited screen time
  • One hour per day (correct)
  • Two hours per day
  • Excessive screen time can improve motor skills in young children.

    False

    Name one way parents can promote physical and cognitive activities instead of excessive screen time.

    Promote hobbies

    Excessive screen time may result in reduced _______ spans.

    <p>attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the age group with the recommended daily screen time:

    <p>2-5 years old = One hour per day 5 years and older = Two hours per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Impact of Screen Time on Early Childhood Development

    • Screen time has a significant impact on early childhood development.
    • Guidelines recommend one hour per day of screen time for children aged 2-5 years old.
    • Children 5 years and older should have a maximum of two hours of screen time daily.

    Excessive Screen Time Impact

    • Excessive screen time can delay motor skill development, including fine motor and gross motor skills.
    • Reduced attention spans are also linked to excessive screen time.
    • Excessive screen time can negatively affect language development.

    Strategies to Balance Screen Time

    • Parents can set screen time limits.
    • Encouraging hobbies and physical activities can help balance screen time.
    • Being a role model for healthy screen time habits can also be effective.

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    This quiz explores the significant effects of screen time on early childhood development, including motor skills and language acquisition. It provides guidelines for appropriate screen time and discusses strategies for parents to balance their children's media use. Test your knowledge on how screen time influences young children's growth and learning.

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