Tots-Tweens-Teens-Sc Reens-Resources.pdf

Developmental phases include Early Years (0-7), Tween Years (7-14), and Teen Years (14-21), with corresponding guiding principles of Goodness, Beauty, and Truth. Basic needs are Movement, Connection, and Knowledge, associated with body areas of Limbs, Trunk, and Head. Learning methods progress from Imitation and Play to Understanding through Pictures and Independent Judgements. Excessive screen time can hinder brain development, language, and social skills, while ideal activities include sense experiences, aesthetic experiences, and challenges. A Slow Tech Media Diet for Children outlines age-based guidelines for screen time, including non-participatory and participatory media, with recommendations for limited screen time and co-viewing with parents. Slow Tech Parents understand the importance of gradual introduction to technology, setting boundaries, and engaging in participatory media with their child. A Slow Tech Child's Digital "Media Diet" emphasizes the need for exploration, joint attention, and limited screen time, with age-based guidelines for introducing technology and promoting healthy habits.