Bledidoc Answers

Is reading from an electronic device bad for my child?

Technology surrounds our children. When it comes to reading e-books, kids indeed can do that without overusing electronic devices. (1)

eBooks offer several advantages: (1)

Children learn early literacy skills from good quality eBooks that include features like dictionary, highlighting words, pictures and games.
Children interact longer with their parents while looking at eBooks.
eBooks are convenient and accessible.

On the other hand, it is important to highlight a key disadvantage of eBooks which is increasing screen time which is currently a main concern for almost all parents. (1)

So we can say that sscreens are present in our daily life with many benefits, but they could be harmful if overused.

AACAP (the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) recommends limiting non-educational screen time to about 1 hour per weekday and 3 hours on the weekend days. (2)

Dr. Lina Mortada Farhat

Pediatrician

^{http://www.hanen.org/helpful-info/articles/e-book-or-paper-book-whats-best-for-young-child.aspx}
^{: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)}

Other Drs' Advices

What are the benefits of reading to my child?

Reading for our children brings a lot of advantages, at all ages. Even the youngest kids adore to be close to their parent and hear their loved voice. This creates a strong parent-child bond and…

What questions to ask when reading a book to a child?

It is important to ask your children open-ended questions, because it helps them in sharing their ideas about reading. And with that they tend to build their super reading strengths that affect their…

What are the best books for 3-6 year old?

Before buying a book for your child, see how your selection rates by asking yourself: Are these book recommendations age-appropriate? The best books will grow with your child. For example, you…

http://www.hanen.org/helpful-info/articles/e-book-or-paper-book-whats-best-for-young-child.aspx

: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

^{http://www.hanen.org/helpful-info/articles/e-book-or-paper-book-whats-best-for-young-child.aspx}

^{: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)}