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Screens and the Real World

Making space for screens, everyday experiences, and each other.

A screen promises 'just one more episode.' It has apparently never met your bedtime routine.

Try five quick true-or-false questions—with a little humor and no timer. Check your answers to discover the ideas behind them.

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1 The family movie replay

Watching a familiar movie together can provide opportunities for conversation and connection.

2 The magic learning video

A video marketed as educational guarantees that a baby will learn more from it than from live interaction.

3 The first phone conversation

Choosing a child's first phone can involve more than selecting the device with the most features.

4 The autoplay cliffhanger

Autoplay has nothing to do with how easily a child can find a natural stopping point when watching videos.

5 All screens, same story

Every screen activity has the same developmental demands and benefits, regardless of content and context.

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This quiz explores ideas, not your worth as a caregiver. Adapt ideas to individual needs and safety; this is general educational information, not individualized professional advice.