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Toddlers and Tablets: Being Purposeful About Your Child’s Technology Use

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  • Blog post article published on Institute for Family Studies.

In the last decade, parenting has taken on a new dimension—technology. Technology has become a normal part childhood, and many parents feel the pressure of helping their children develop a healthy relationship with screens. 

Technology can be both a positive and negative part of every child’s life. FaceTime helps children connect with distant family members. Educational TV shows like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood help children prepare for school and practice emotional skills. But technology can also keep children from getting enough sleep, time outside, or limit their other meaningful social interactions. 

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