The Optimal Amount of Screen Time for Young Children is Zero
25 JANUARY 2026A growing trend I see in grocery stores is that the parent puts a tablet or phone for the child in the shopping cart. This is in no way healthy for the child.
There is tons of research on this, showing screen time is not beneficial for young children.
Parenting young children is a ton of work, let’s be honest. But screens don’t help young children in any way and are not necessary.