Technology for preschoolers is becoming more prevalent and with the fast advancement of tablets and mobile phones, they are now in everyday use. Today, in our latest parenting snapshot, I am joined by Kate Barlow of The Parent Consultancy to discuss technology and the use of it by preschoolers.
My own children have daily use of the iPad but, how much is too much? Should we set limits on their use? Are they really a good educational tool or do we just use them for convenience so we can grab a quick 5 minutes to get the washing out or cook a meal.
Some of the topics covered include:
- Is using technology damaging?
- How do we decide what is too much for our preschoolers?
- What is appropriate at ‘wind down’ time, such as bedtime?
- Is early morning use appropriate for an extra half hour in bed?
What are your thoughts? When is too much? Have you used the iPad for their extra few minutes of calm before you start the day? Maybe you don’t agree. Should preschoolers even have access to techology. As ever, please share your thoughts with us in the comments box below.
Other posts you may find helpful are:
- Tips for managing screen time with your kids
- Tablets for kids: Six questions to ask before you buy
- Kids fitness: 10 clever and easy hacks
Helen Neale
Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, website editor and a qualified counsellor with experience of working with both children and adults.She is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists, with her own private practise. She also freelances with her local Mind organisation.Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, use those grey cells at the same time, and supplement her counselling income.KiddyCharts has reach of over 680k across socials and the site. The site works with big family brands to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10. She is a specialist counsellor for neurodivergent individuals and brings this expertise to her resources and the site. She is also an ADHDer herself.KiddyCharts gives 51%+ profits to charities, focused on supporting mental health and a community in TanzaniaHelen has also worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on.Get in touch TODAY!
Shraddha Kapoor
Sunday 7th of August 2016
Wow! Great article indeed. Advancement of technology is making life of parents a lot easier especially for those who need to start teaching their toddlers.
Flavia Michael
Tuesday 17th of May 2016
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dorsy
Monday 2nd of May 2016
the topic is useful for a layman like me.technology is a boon for preschoolers.
prateek siwach
Wednesday 27th of April 2016
great post telling about how people are laying towards technology . technology evolving all around us and people getting more faster and smarter.
Thilak
Thursday 17th of March 2016
thanks for shearing............