Children and Screens co-hosted the “Screens in the First Five Years: What We Need to Know and Do” webinar with the Campaign for Grade Level Reading as a part of its Learning Tuesdays series on October 14, 2025. The session guided attendees through the latest research on screen use for ages 0-5, including when screen time can be harmful or beneficial, considerations based on age and developmental stage, insights on current struggles faced by families navigating a digitally-saturated world, and more.
Key topics included:
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- What the latest research says about screen use for infants 0-18 months old
- Cognitive and social-emotional benefits of quality programming for ages 2-5
- Findings on the educational value of popular apps for children
- Benefits of video chat for supporting relationships
- Importance of content, context, co-engagement, and the preservation of human connection when evaluating screen use
- Importance of screen-free caregiver interaction with infants and young children
Attendees from Children and Screens included Executive Director Kris Perry, Chief Science Officer Dimitri Christakis, and Director of Research and Programs Kate Blocker.
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