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Technology for Babies and Toddlers
Asked by E.L. from Los Angeles
on January 22, 2012
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How do you feel about the epidemic of putting children with the "technology babysitter"? How do you feel about family time taken away?
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- I feel like just because it exists and our world relies on technology, does not mean it's appropriate for toddlers. It does not mean they need to learn it so young, or...
- We have lots of technology in our house. My Hubby is a Computer IT guy. Although our kids (who are 5 and 9) are well versed in technology, we do not use it as a "Bab...
- When my 4 year old asks for her zoodles game on my phone (very educational!) vs. Spongebob, I'm happy.
Toddlers & Technology
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on July 19, 2010
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Hello! My son recently turned 4. Very smart, good at puzzles, likes the "old fashioned" toys, loves books. However, we have not let him play computer games or handh...
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- Ugh, I can't stand the sight of little zombie kids sitting motionless all day with ear-buds shutting out all the sensory data from the real world, eyes glued and littl...
- There is a lot of recent research that shows the negative effects of computers, specifically webpages with lots of things going on (have you seen how much stuff is on ...
- I let me daughter begin to use the computer for educational games at age 3. She showed interested and was able to do learn how to use the mouse. I only allowed her a...
Kid and Technology ...
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on October 15, 2010
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Ok, so I see MANY different opinions on EVERYTHING we have from Cell Phones, to IPods, to Computers to Internet Acess and Video Game access ... At what age(s) do you t...
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- If your too strict, I don't wan't to know what people say about me IPod - as early as age 9, as long as they are responsible not to loose it Cell Phone - when th...
- You don't seem strict at all with those age limits.
- Unfortunately the schools may make it impossible for you to wait until the ages you have specified for some of these things. Both the middle schools & high schools in...
Fun but Educational Video Games for a 4 y.o.
Asked by J.R. from San Diego
on June 27, 2011
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Does anyone have any recommendations for fun but educational video games for a 4-year-old? We recently stayed with friends on vacation, and their 6-y.o. boy showed my...
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- Hi J., It's been years now, but some of the best games my kids played when they were little were made by Humongous Entertainment. Totally kid appropriate, education...
- Have you tried Nick Jr's website? They have a lot of fun, engaging, educational games on their site. If your son watches any of their shows it has the bonus of having ...
- I've owned Computer Cool School, it's a keyboard and software that you upload on your laptop or computer. Fun stuff. That is the only computer games my 5 year old has ...
Computer or Hand Held Educational Games
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on November 16, 2008
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Hi Friends!
I am looking to purchase an educational computer game system for my sons (5 & 2.5). I have been looking at v-tech, leap frog, and wii. I hoping to fin...
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- I have had a Wii (it was stolen) and I have not seen educational games for it. I have purchased the Little Leaps (now discontinued) from leapfrog and my 3 year old and...
- I have 3 kids, 8,5,3 and we have a leapster, v-smile and v-tech and Wii. Leapster is the fav. in our household, they like the games better and it seems you can get th...
- We totally love the leapster, and even prefer it to the v tech systems. But, there is no way to compare those types of things to getting a wii, they are two different ...
Best Educational Video in General for 16 Month Old
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on February 25, 2010
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I try to utilize TV/DVDs sparingly -- up to one hour to one hour and 20 minutes a day depending on weather, if hubby can help, health etc.... It is also the only thing...
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- We like the Baby Signing time series..
- The Signing Time videos are perfect for this age. We have been doing them with my son since he was 1 year old and he is able to communicate with us via signs for many...
- Jilly, I'm sorry but an hour and 20 minutes a day of t..v is NOT sparing for a one year old baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends NO t.v. for under two ...
Do Educational Computer Games Fall Under "Screen Time" Limits?
Asked by P.R. from Cleveland
on April 12, 2011
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My 6.5 year old recently started playing an online math game. It seems like a very good system and I do think it's teaching her things. But I've always tried to lim...
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- I am no expert but while completely my psych degree I did extensive research on the subject of kids and tv. I am going to assume that you concern is that many prof...
- If she's interested in math, even if it's a math "game", I'd let her utilize it until the disk wore out. I hated math as a kid and avoided it as much as I could. Wish ...
- Screen time is screen time. It's great that she's playing a math game, and if it were me, I'd lump that in to screen time. Do consider it her screen time, because ...
Unwanted WII
Asked by L.M. from Elmira
on September 29, 2008
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My Mother in Law called last night to say she would like to get my children, ages 5 and 7 a WII for Christmas. I am a parent who really does not want my children caug...
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- If she wants to buy it.. let her.. but set ground rules for the kids. Like only on Wed. after school for 1 hour and if they play together nicely. Also you can use it...
- Hi L., I don't blame you. My kids are 13 and 9, we dont' have any kind of gaming system and don't want one. We just don't want our kids spending that much time in f...
- DONT DO IT!!! ok, first of all, they are your children and if you feel uncomfortable about that particular gift, say so. you are right in the fact that technology is...
Presents for Preschool Birthday Parties
Asked by L.B. from Denver
on May 14, 2008
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My oldest son, 5, is invited to his first birthday party. He is in his last week of preschool and entering kindergarten next fall. My question is what is an appropri...
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- I would set $10 as a maximum unless the friend is REALLY close. But discount stores like Marshalls, Ross, Tuesday Morning have some great options. And you're in for ye...
- Hello there, my daughter is in preschool also and has been to a couple of birthday parties herself. You dont have to go over board with a gift by no M.. What are the b...
- i don't keep up with the "Jones." I think it is appropriate for about a dollar per age. I never go over $10. Maybe $15-20 once they hit high school. (Or they have ...
How Do You Limit Your Children's "Screen Time"?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on March 21, 2011
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My kids are 8 and 6, and I wonder if I'm letting them spend too much time in front of a screen (either TV or computer monitor). They got a Wii for Christmas, and I lo...
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- My DS is five, so a bit younger than your kids. On weekdays he watches PBS in the mornings while he eats breakfast/ I take a shower. Usually 30 minutes, sometimes a ...
- Hi there, my boys are a year older than your kids (9 and 7) and they get 45 min a day (split into 2 sessions) of tv OR wii OR computer fun (we just call it 'screen tim...
- This is a great question! in our home we dont make a distinction between educational and non educational, except WHEN we allow them to use computer/tv, because you ca...
