🧠 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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My daughter is only 2 years 3 months leh… but already know how to press phone... If I show him one video, he can swipe the screen, and when he see the other video thumbnails, if he recognise one, he will straight away tap it sia. Aiyo, I a bit worried lah… how come he so young already know how to do all this?

Titus Ting

Early Education Specialist & Founder of Tiny Mountains

3mo ago

No, it’s not unusual. Young children learn through observation and repetition. Phones are designed to be easy to use, even for toddlers. But while it’s impressive, this kind of digital skill doesn’t reflect cognitive or emotional maturity. It just means they’re picking up what they see. What matters more is how much time they spend on it, and what it might be replacing — like physical activity, face-to-face interaction, and play.

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