


Introducing Media to Kids
NPT’s LEARNING TO READ series focuses on family literacy, providing parents and children with skills that can help improve literacy levels in children. Through the experiences of diverse families, the series takes viewers on a journey through wide-ranging aspects of literacy and includes ways to access free books in a community, how to build literacy through everyday activities and more.
Introducing Media to Kids
Season 2023 Episode 15 | 1m 4s | CC
As computers, tablets and phones become increasingly integral to our lives at all ages, it's important to be thoughtful about introducing young children to media. Tips for parents include limiting TV time and watching alongside children to add context. Setting media-free spaces, encouraging screen-free activities, and avoiding making screen time a reward for good behavior are also good practices.
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