Not all screen time is created equal: What is slow media and why does it matter?
Learn about slow media and how it can support young children's development during screen time. The post Not all screen time is created equal: What is slow media and why does it matter? appeared first on Internet Matters.
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The article explains the concept of 'slow media' and encourages parents to evaluate video content for young children (ages 2-6) based on factors like pace, sound quality, and structure rather than just subject matter. It emphasizes choosing programs that support child development and enable interactive engagement between parent and child.
For children aged 2 to 6, attention, language, comprehension and self-regulation are still developing. Video content can sometimes be part of family life, but different programmes offer very different viewing experiences. When looking for content for young children, try looking beyond the subject of a video. Consider its pace, sounds, structure and the opportunities it creates for you and your child to engage together. This is the idea behind slow media: video content designed to give children t...