🧠 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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What kind of play actually helps with things like focus, emotional control, and communication? We’re not really sure what activities are truly beneficial 😅 I mean, everytime we try to engage our son (1,5 yo) into playful activities it only gets messy or he ends up crying

Titus Ting

Early Education Specialist & Founder of Tiny Mountains

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Outdoor and sensory-rich activities are best. It's ok if it gets messy!Especially if he is only 1.5 years old. For developing things like focus and emotional regulation, try activities like stacking stones, sorting leaves or sticks, building things with mud or sand. Messy, but it's ok - it can all be washed. And if it falls down and he gets discouraged and cries, it's ok. That's part of the learning and the exposure!

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