Down That Little Lane FDC

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A year ago we began with 4 simple new norms, and today, 17 states plus the District of Columbia have adopted #phonefreeschools, most of them #belltobell. Australia has set 16 as the minimum age for social media accounts, and New Zealand and France have followed suit, with EU regulation likely. We have pushed back the #phonebasedchildhood and are making strides in restoring the playful, healthy childhood all previous generation grew up with. There’s much more to do, and summer is a great time to make changes — a tech detox, more time outside, more free play, more travel and real-life experiences. Join us at anxiousgeneration.com/join and tell us your story of the change you’ve made or are making with your family around smartphones and social media. Together, we are restoring childhood. #smartphones #socialmedia #thefournorms #theanxiousgeneration #jonathanhaidt

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Follow@goodneuroscience to understand your brain. Excessive screen time in toddlers may do more than just reduce play, it can delay speech and alter brain development. Studies show that daily phone or tablet use increases the risk of expressive speech delay in toddlers by up to 49%. This is especially concerning as MRI scans reveal that screen exposure under age 5 is linked to reduced white matter growth in areas of the brain crucial for language, focus ano learning. These white matter pathways act like highways, helping different parts of the brain communicate. When underdeveloped, children may struggle with understanding and using language. Experts recommend limiting screen time in early years and prioritizing interactive, real-world communication to support healthy brain development. Sources: Associations Between Screen-Based Media Use and Brain White Matter Integrity in Preschool-Aged Children https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/ 2754101 Mobile device screen time is associated with poorer language development among toddlers: results from a large-scale survey https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/S12889-024-18447-4 Mobile Media Device Use is Associated with Expressive Language Delay in 18-Month-Old Children https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30753173/ Disclaimer::Content is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a medical professional before applying any material contained. Follow @goodneuroscience to optimize your brain health. #neuroscience #brainhealth #neurobiology #toddlers #screentime #speechdelay

I have met lots of exceptional male early childhood educators who are fabulous and a couple have been a part of my grandkids' early years.

Story Time with the beautiful Dharma at JP Books Yarraville. I have been taking children to "Dharma's" (including my Raf when he was a baby) for over 15 years. Stories, Songs, Craft, Chats and lots of love.

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