Episode 16 “Screen Time Without Guilt What Early Years Experts Actually Recommend”

Screen time doesn’t have to come with guilt.In this episode of Early Years Explorers, early years educator and parent Afaf Zaidan breaks down what experts really recommend when it comes to young children and screens—using research from Australia, Qatar, and the UK.We talk about why screen limits are hard to stick to, what recent global research tells us about child development, how classrooms are moving away from passive tech, and how parents can find balance without aiming for perfection.This episode is about intention, connection, and real life—not counting minutes.Perfect for parents and educators raising young children in a digital world.