Parents Are Encouraged to Limit Screen Time to Support Healthy Development in Young Children
PAUD educators are increasingly urging parents to monitor and limit screen time among young children. Research continues to show that excessive use of phones, tablets, and televisions can interfere with attention, sleep patterns, and language development. As a result, PAUD centers are prioritizing awareness programs for families.
Teachers note that children exposed to long hours of screen time often struggle with focus during classroom activities. Some display difficulty in following instructions or engaging in hands-on play. This concern has prompted schools to emphasize active, real-world learning over digital stimulation.
Parents, however, face challenges in reducing screen time due to busy schedules and the convenience of digital entertainment. To address this, PAUD teachers offer practical alternatives such as interactive storytelling, outdoor play, and creative activities that require minimal preparation.
Some schools host workshops that explore the impact of technology on early brain development. Educators demonstrate how play, human interaction, and physical movement can replace screen time. Parents gain strategies for setting boundaries, creating routines, and providing healthier activities at home.
Teachers and parents also collaborate to set consistent rules between home and school. For instance, both parties agree to encourage reading, drawing, or simple household tasks as alternatives to gadgets. This consistency helps children adjust more easily to reduced screen exposure.
Parents who have implemented these changes report improvements in their children’s mood and communication skills. Children become more expressive, more engaged during conversations, and more eager to participate in hands-on play.
With rising awareness and supportive collaboration, families and educators are working together to create healthier, more balanced environments for young children—ones that prioritize growth, exploration, and meaningful interaction.
