Parent + educator webinar series:
Screens in Early Childhood
A 4 session webinar series that empowers parents and educators of toddlers and preschoolers to develop appropriate technology habits
It’s never too early to teach healthy tech habits!
In this fear, shame and guilt-free webinar series, parents will learn practical skills to help toddlers and pre-schoolers use digital devices in healthful and meaningful ways.
Week One
Understanding brain development of a toddler and early digital experiences.
Week Two
Impacts of screen-based media use on social skills and language acquisition.
Week Three
Principles of positive digital parenting and building healthful digital habits.
Week Four
Selecting appropriate apps and games for your child and setting up technology use agreements.
Learning outcomes
Participants will learn:
- To understand the positive and negative impacts of screen-based media use on infant, toddler and pre-schooler brain and language development.
- To build the skills to identify and appraise appropriate apps and games for toddlers and awareness of parental technology use behaviours that impact behaviour.
- How to apply the principles of healthy technology habits and a balanced relationship with devices, apps and games.
- Practical ways to create a technology use agreement with your family
Full details
Format
4 x 60 minute webinars + recording available for 3 months
Audience
Parents/carers and early childhood educators (6 months to 6 years)