https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 31 May 2026 16:53:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682527 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:38:23 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 682527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Agreed. Why didn't they quote the very well done research by Dimitri Christakis et al.? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682521 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:37:22 +0000 Honeybee 682521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I did some research on e-readers versus traditional books for one of my grad classes last semester, and e-books can be great resource when used "properly." One study I read suggested that most parents spend more time instructing their children how to use e-book technology than actually reading, and certainly many e-books on the market today are more video game than they are actual reading material. On the other hand, e-books in the proper setting and with knowledgable instructors can actually help increase vocabulary, comprhension and other reading skills because they offer extras not possible with a paper book (built-in dictionaries, for example). Eta: And reading physical books is very important for infants/toddlers as it helps develop fine motor skills (separting pages, turning pages, etc...). So all this to say, yes, there's a big difference between reading e-books and reading traditional books. :)</p> <p>Personally, we're cautious about the media we expose our kids but don't shy away from technology. DD knows how to open DH's Nook and watch Blues Clues on the Netflix app, but she also knows she has to ask us first (and that really only happens once a week to a few times a month). I also have some toddler apps on my phone for DD but again, DD has to ask us first and she rarely gets to play on my phone (once or twice a month max). We also don't use technology during meals or other activities; it's all a balance, for us, between allowing only the media we think is enriching, at the appropriate times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682516 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:36:20 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 682516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to talk to my kids at the table, even with other people in a restaurant. Of course they get squirrely if you ignore them.</p> <p>Also, my kids get next to no screen time, I also take the recommendations seriously. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682512 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:32:20 +0000 hellobeeboston 682512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>agreed @mrbee... i'd like to read a more comprehensive write up on that study that was conducted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682491 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:24:55 +0000 T.H.O.U. 682491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am also curious about using tablets for reading. How much different is it to read a board book then to read it on the tablet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682461 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:19:03 +0000 mrbee 682461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We severely limit screen time... we noticed it really helps limit behavior problems!</p> <p>That article was disappointing to me though... those experts quoted have been anti tech since well before touch screens. I don't mind that at all, but I've read all of Sherry's books and wasn't surprised by her comments.</p> <p>Wish there had been more real science in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682454 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:17:07 +0000 cyndistar3 682454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a bowling app and a drawing app that we will occasionally let our lo play with but it is more of a reward for being good, not a bribe. But we are also very strict about no electronics at dinner. I can't imagine having to use iPads to make my kids behave at the dinner table though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682432 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:09:39 +0000 T.H.O.U. 682432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the idea of limiting it at the dinner table is a good idea. We do let her play on the ipad but limit it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682419 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:04:04 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 682419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have an iPad or any kid aps on our phones. Perhaps we're just luddite parents, but I take the AAP recommendations on screen time seriously. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neurological-effects-of-ipad-usage#post-682374 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:48:50 +0000 Freckles 682374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/disruptions-what-does-a-tablet-do-to-the-childs-mind/?smid=fb-nytimes&#038;WT.z_sma=TE_TCT_20130401" rel="nofollow">http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/disruptions-what-does-a-tablet-do-to-the-childs-mind/?smid=fb-nytimes&#038;WT.z_sma=TE_TCT_20130401</a></p> <p>I reaaally hate it when DH and i have to resort to turning on the tv or iphone when LO is having a meltdown. But sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do! While i'm sure our parents let us watch tv when we were younger, they at least didn't have the mobile technologies we do now. </p> <p>Do you worry about your babies/kids' screen time? </p> <p>(If you read the article, i want to know why the adult has the ipad so close to the kid's face!) </p>