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REVISED GUIDELINES FOR SCREEN TIME USAGE DURING PANDEMIC
Post Views: 765 The COVID-19 pandemic created a shift in the safety measures and how parents and caregivers think about children and screen time. This led to a revised guideline by the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) on screen time use. The organization acknowledged screen usage has likely increased for children, but parents should ensure media use is positive and helps the family and community. Prenatal to Age 1: The World Health Organization (WHO) stated in 2019 that infants and toddlers under the age of two should not be exposed to electronic screens at any time. This is because babies bond and learn social, emotional, language, and other important skills from…