Can talking to young children during TV time buffer screen time effects on development? Study suggests association between higher curiosity at kindergarten and greater frequency of parent conversation during shared TV viewing, especially for children from lower income families. — ScienceDaily

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Increased television time for young children has been linked with poorer progress in some areas of development. One possible way to counter those negative effects — talking while watching the screen. The more parents engaged in conversation with preschoolers during shared TV time, the more likely those children were to […]

When mom and child interact, physiology and behavior coordinate — ScienceDaily

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When mothers and their children play together, they instinctively respond to each other’s cues. And positive interactions promote the child’s healthy socioemotional development. A new study from the University of Illinois examines how physiological and behavioral reactions coordinate during mother-child playtime. The findings highlight the importance of responsive communication, and […]