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Young Children and Screens: Putting Parents in the Driver’s Seat

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Looking for guidance on screen time for babies and toddlers? This infographic helps parents, caregivers and early childhood professionals support healthy screen use for young children through connection, conversation and everyday interaction.

Designed for families with children under 5, the infographic shares practical, research-informed tips for making screen time more meaningful and developmentally supportive.

For Parents and Caregivers

Screen time is a part of modern family life. What matters most is how adults engage with children during those experiences.

This infographic helps families:

  • Support healthy screen habits for babies and toddlers
  • Encourage language development and learning during screen time
  • Use co-viewing and conversation to build connection
  • Help children apply what they learn on screens to the real world
  • Set realistic boundaries around screen use

Whether you are watching videos, using apps or video chatting with loved ones, small interactions can support healthy early development.

For Professionals

This resource is designed for pediatricians, early childhood educators, therapists, home visitors and family support professionals who want to help families navigate screen use with young children.

Use this information to:

  • Start nonjudgmental conversations about screen time
  • Share practical screen time tips for parents of babies and toddlers
  • Promote relationship-based approaches to media use
  • Support healthy child development in a digital world
Download below! This infographic is easy to share in clinics, classrooms, parent workshops and family resource centers.

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