🧠 Ask The Expert | Too Much Screen, Too Little Play: Is Your Child Losing Essential Life Skills?

Screens are everywhere, and yes, they can be helpful (we’re parents too!). But what happens when screen time starts replacing real-world play and interaction? Could it be affecting your child’s development in ways we don’t fully realise? Join us for a meaningful conversation with Titus Ting, Early Education Specialist and Founder of Tiny Mountains, as we explore: 👶 The long-term impact of excessive screen time on young children 🧠 Why play is still essential for learning emotional regulation, communication, and resilience ⚖️ How to strike a realistic balance, including tips for integrating meaningful tech use into your daily routines 🗓️ July 10th, 2025 📍 Only on theAsianparent App This session isn’t about blame, it’s about understanding, support, and practical change ❤️ 🎤 Drop your questions NOW and join the live discussion! #AskTheExpert #ParentingSupport #TinyMountains #theAsianparentSG #ScreenTimeBalance #ChildDevelopment #PlayMatters

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Nowadays school also using tablet right? Like even in preschool they already start. I’m worried leh… if I limit too much at home, later my kid cannot keep up how? But at the same time, I also don’t want him to get too hooked on screen

Titus Ting

Early Education Specialist & Founder of Tiny Mountains

3mo ago

Your child doesn't need to learn to use a tablet at home in order to learn how to use it in school. Actually the important skills needed for school — attention, listening, self-regulation, communication — are better developed through play, movement, and face-to-face interaction. Kids adapt quickly to technology once they’re older. Overexposure early on may actually make it harder for them to concentrate and follow structure in class. Let home be the space where foundational life skills are built.

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Home Just Mums screens everywhere yes helpful re parents too but what happens whe