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Oct 2023
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Screen Time and Child Development: A Mon...

Montessori Moms in the Wild
About this episode

Screen time can be tough to manage, especially with young kids. On the one hand, it can be a great way to keep them entertained and learning. On the other hand, too much screen time can have a negative impact on their development. Today we're talking about screen time and the first plane of development from a Montessori philosophy lens.

Remember, you're not alone! We will also share our own personal experiences from real life on how we're dealing with screen time in our homes. To read to article mentioned in episode click here

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