{"id":23137,"date":"2024-05-21T11:52:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kixcare.com\/?p=23137"},"modified":"2024-05-27T15:08:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T19:08:35","slug":"navigating-screen-time-for-kids-aged-0-5-a-kixnurse-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resources.kixcare.com\/en\/navigating-screen-time-for-kids-aged-0-5-a-kixnurse-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Screen Time for Kids Aged 0-5: A KixNurse Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Written by: Cristina Tullio, RN, BNI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In our digital age, screens are everywhere. From TVs and tablets to smartphones and gaming consoles, our little ones, especially children under 5 years old are growing up in a world buzzing with electronic activity. While these devices offer fantastic opportunities for learning and discovery, it\u2019s important to manage how much time our young children spend with them to ensure it doesn’t negatively impact their development and health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

When considering how much time your child spends looking at screens, it is important to include all digital devices used at home, childcare centres, and schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: The recommendations below are intended for typically developing children. If your child has special needs, speak to your KixNurse to learn more about recommendations and advice unique to your child\u2019s particular needs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Screen Time for Little Ones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n