🧠 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: šŸ‘¶ The long-term impact of excessive screen time on young children 🧠 Why play is still essential for learning emotional regulation, communication, and resilience āš–ļø How to strike a realistic balance, including tips for integrating meaningful tech use into your daily routines šŸ—“ļø July 10th, 2025 šŸ“ Only on theAsianparent App This session isn’t about blame, it’s about understanding, support, and practical change ā¤ļø šŸŽ¤ Drop your questions NOW and join the live discussion! #AskTheExpert #ParentingSupport #TinyMountains #theAsianparentSG #ScreenTimeBalance #ChildDevelopment #PlayMatters

🧠 Ask The Expert | Too Much Screen, Too Little Play: Is Your Child Losing Essential Life Skills?
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Sometimes I see younger kids using screens so well... like they can navigate everything so fast. Should I be worried if mine can’t do the same yet? Does it mean they’re more developed? Feels like I got FOMO… but for development

5mo ago

Using a screen well, being able to swipe or search on a phone or a tablet, doesn’t reflect deeper development. What matters at this age is their ability to move, interact, problem-solve, and express themselves in the real world. If your child can play, explore, and communicate in any form (even non-verbal), they’re on track. There’s no developmental benefit to becoming ā€œtech-savvyā€ at age 2 or 3.