Parents and caregivers are inundated with often-conflicting recommendations on screen time and technology usage by children. To cut through the clutter, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay (Action Network) have developed Be Tech Wise With Toddler! This family-friendly handout is well suited for sharing in pediatrician, family practice,…
Be Tech Wise With Baby!
New parents have so much to consider. They may not be thinking about how to manage screens around their new baby.
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