4 LESSONS • 60 MINUTES EACH
Screens in Early Childhood
An on-demand series with 4 video lessons
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Why do I need this?
We’re the first generation of parents to care for kids immersed in screens and it can be tricky to get the balance right, choose quality content and not over rely on devices.
This dynamic, practical short course will take you through key information to support your child's wholistic development and the (slow, intentional) introduction of screen use in healthy adaptive ways.
No shame or guilt, just savvy strategies for busy parents. 📲⚖️👶🏼
02. Who is this for?
Parents and carers, grandparents and family members, early childhood educators of children from 6 months to 6 years of age (starting school).
03. Who is presenting it?
Me! Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist, former teacher, cyberpsychology researcher and parent. I founded Digital Nutrition™ in 2013 as a positive technology-use philosophy to help all humans navigate a better blend and balance with their devices and online worlds.
This course literally sprung out of my own learning and mistakes as my daughter started to gravitate to TV and reach my smartphone.
04. When is this on?
The 4 lessons are delivered to you as video links for you to view in your own time.
05. What do I get?
✅ 4 x 1 hour video lessons that provide practical strategies to support optimal habits with digital devices.
✅ Comprehensive resources and support to apply the key skills.
06. What will the 4 x 60-minute sessions cover?
⭐ Week 1: Understanding brain development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their early digital experiences.
⭐ Week 2: Impacts of screen-based media use during early childhood on social skills and language acquisition.
⭐ Week 3: Principles of positive digital parenting and building healthful digital habits.
⭐ Week 4: Selecting appropriate apps and games for your child and setting up technology use agreements.
07. What are the learning outcomes?
🎯 Understand the positive and negative impacts of screen-based media use on infant, toddler and pre-schooler brain and language development.
🎯 Build the skills to select appropriate apps and games for toddlers and awareness of parental technology use behaviours that impact behaviour.
🎯 Apply the principles of healthy technology habits and a balanced relationship with devices, apps and games.
🎯 Build skills to identify and appraise quality apps and games and the content of online activities that align to your values.
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Why do I need this?
We’re the first generation of parents to care for kids immersed in screens and it can be tricky to get the balance right, choose quality content and not over rely on devices.
This dynamic, practical short course will take you through key information to support your child's wholistic development and the (slow, intentional) introduction of screen use in healthy adaptive ways.
No shame or guilt, just savvy strategies for busy parents. 📲⚖️👶🏼
02. Who is this for?
Parents and carers, grandparents and family members, early childhood educators of children from 6 months to 6 years of age (starting school).
03. Who is presenting it?
Me! Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist, former teacher, cyberpsychology researcher and parent. I founded Digital Nutrition™ in 2013 as a positive technology-use philosophy to help all humans navigate a better blend and balance with their devices and online worlds.
This course literally sprung out of my own learning and mistakes as my daughter started to gravitate to TV and reach my smartphone.
04. When is this on?
The 4 lessons are delivered to you as video links for you to view in your own time.
05. What do I get?
✅ 4 x 1 hour video lessons that provide practical strategies to support optimal habits with digital devices.
✅ Comprehensive resources and support to apply the key skills.
06. What will the 4 x 60-minute sessions cover?
⭐ Week 1: Understanding brain development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their early digital experiences.
⭐ Week 2: Impacts of screen-based media use during early childhood on social skills and language acquisition.
⭐ Week 3: Principles of positive digital parenting and building healthful digital habits.
⭐ Week 4: Selecting appropriate apps and games for your child and setting up technology use agreements.
07. What are the learning outcomes?
🎯 Understand the positive and negative impacts of screen-based media use on infant, toddler and pre-schooler brain and language development.
🎯 Build the skills to select appropriate apps and games for toddlers and awareness of parental technology use behaviours that impact behaviour.
🎯 Apply the principles of healthy technology habits and a balanced relationship with devices, apps and games.
🎯 Build skills to identify and appraise quality apps and games and the content of online activities that align to your values.
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