From Apps to Laps: Developmentally Appropriate Uses of Technology in Early Childhood 2/5/25 (Scheduled Webinar)

The youngest among us are no strangers to digital technology. Yet families and professionals get conflicting advice about the impact of these technologies on their children's health and development – on one hand companies promise that media can boost their children's intelligence while on the other America's pediatricians urge parents to limit screen time in the early years. In this foundational workshop, Erin Walsh explores the latest research on the power and impact of screen time in early childhood and shares three core ingredients young children need to thrive in a world dominated by screens.

Erin Walsh is a parent, speaker, educator, and writer. She works with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. She has 20 years of experience in bringing science and strategies to families and educators alongside her father, David Walsh. They created the Spark & Stitch Institute in 2019.

Intended Audience: Mental health practitioners and education professionals