KIDS' ACCESS TO
DIGITAL MEDIA
Whether at school or at home, most youngsters interact with screens before they turn 5. According to a survey conducted by the Joan
Ganz Cooney Center, more than eight in 10 children from age 2 to 10 use digital media every week. In fact, two-thirds have tablets or e-
readers. While the interactions are practically inevitable, signicant parental and caregiver involvement can help steer them in the right
direction, ensuring kids are exposed to content providing the best opportunities for learning.
Between laptop computers, desktop PCs, tablets, televisions and smartphones, there's probably a screen in nearly every room of your home.
Although these screens can and often do serve as virtual babysitters, games, apps and other content should be carefully selected, and screen
time should be limited to an hour or less a day for toddlers.