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Calm, evidence-first ideas for raising little ones with fewer screens. Every claim links to the study behind it, and we tell you how strong the evidence is.
Latest research briefs
More screen time at 2 and 3, lower developmental scores later
In one large Canadian study, toddlers who had more screen time tended to score lower on a developmental screening test a year or two later.
Screen use and brain white matter in preschoolers
A small brain-imaging study found that preschoolers with more screen use had lower measures of white-matter integrity in areas tied to language and literacy.
Screen time at age 1 and later communication delays
In a big Japanese birth cohort, more daily screen time at age 1 was associated with higher odds of communication and problem-solving delays at ages 2 and 4.
Myth vs. Evidence: background TV
Does it matter if no one is watching?
From the gift guide
A screenless audio player: kids pop in a card to hear a story or songs.
$109.99 on brand site, checked Nov 1 2026
The larger Yoto audio player, card-driven with no screen.
$149.99 on brand site, checked Nov 1 2026
A print magazine subscription for the youngest readers.
$48.00 on brand site, checked Nov 1 2026A stage-based subscription of play materials for ages 0–5.
see price on brand site