GOP Socialist Soldier Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Doctors Issue Stern Warning: Children Under 2 Should Avoid All Screen TimeNovember 17, 2013Print Version Source: CBS tablets and toddlers: A warning for parents of tech-savvy children. The American Academy of Pediatrics says children under two should avoid all screen time. Jessica Kartalija reports doctors and therapists fear too much time on touchscreens could cause long-term damage. Playtime for babies is far different in the 21st century. But parents could be making a big mistake putting touchscreens in the hands of toddlers and young children. Parents think they’re educating and stimulating their kids, but doctors and therapists are raising a red flag — too much screen time can hurt their developing bodies. “If they are always on the iPad and not actually doing those paper pencil activities that they should still be doing, those muscles are going to remain weaker,” said occupational therapist Lindsay Marzoli, Learning and Therapy Corner. Like most 6-year-olds, Nolan Ulrich loves playing on his family’s iPad in their Rosedale home. His mom limits his screen time, but still worries about how much is too much, especially knowing it can lead to muscle weakness. Read More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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