Great question! It hasn't been around as long as some of these other shows, so there's no research on it (that I know of). BUT it seems to check the boxes of 1) interactivity and 2) some prosocial messages. It seems pretty high quality to me!
Great newsletter, as always! Question - how should we think about what type of screen is healthier for the eyes? Is it "bigger is better" (i.e. TVs) or "sharper is better" (i.e. iPads)? A projector is also under consideration for us. Would love any guidance here!
1. A hand held device can be put away- out of sight, out of mind- in a way that a tv cannot.
2. ‘It needs to charge’ is an easy way to explain an end to screen time.
3. Hand held devices can come with you, like to the laundry room, so that you can listen in to what the kids are watching and talk about.
4. iOS guided access can lock on pbskids. (Not sure about android and maybe this is a new tv feature I’m not aware of?)
5. While this could happen on a tv, mobile device show choices tend to be child led and they can pick things that help them process what’s going on in their heads. Useful for them and helpful info for the listening in parent.
Thank you! This is very helpful.
I'm so glad!
What do you think about Songs for little (Ms. Rachel) on youtube?
Great question! It hasn't been around as long as some of these other shows, so there's no research on it (that I know of). BUT it seems to check the boxes of 1) interactivity and 2) some prosocial messages. It seems pretty high quality to me!
Great newsletter, as always! Question - how should we think about what type of screen is healthier for the eyes? Is it "bigger is better" (i.e. TVs) or "sharper is better" (i.e. iPads)? A projector is also under consideration for us. Would love any guidance here!
This is such a good question! Unfortunately don't know the answer to this one -- I'd love for any eye doctors to weigh in!
I did find this link from the American Academy of Pediatrics with some good tips on protecting kids' eye health with screens! - https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes/Pages/What-Too-Much-Screen-Time-Does-to-Your-Childs-Eyes.aspx
An argument for phones / tablets over tvs:
1. A hand held device can be put away- out of sight, out of mind- in a way that a tv cannot.
2. ‘It needs to charge’ is an easy way to explain an end to screen time.
3. Hand held devices can come with you, like to the laundry room, so that you can listen in to what the kids are watching and talk about.
4. iOS guided access can lock on pbskids. (Not sure about android and maybe this is a new tv feature I’m not aware of?)
5. While this could happen on a tv, mobile device show choices tend to be child led and they can pick things that help them process what’s going on in their heads. Useful for them and helpful info for the listening in parent.
great points!!