Happy Wednesday,

Jordan’s wife here. After only being sick once with a stomach bug a week before her first birthday, our daughter got sick again this week, this time with a mild cold. The part that made this go around less stressful for me was that she got sick first. There have been a couple of other times where I’ve caught a bug and I was so scared about passing it on to her. But since she’d already had it, the amount of stress I felt as a mom was significantly diminished.

Do you typically feel the same way when bugs are going around your house?

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The Digital Dilemma in Early Childhood

In a world where screens are everywhere, young parents face a unique challenge: how much digital media exposure is too much for their toddlers? A new study in JAMA Pediatrics sheds light on this modern parenting dilemma. It reveals a striking correlation between early exposure to digital media and atypical sensory processing in children. This research highlights a critical aspect of early childhood development, drawing attention to the less-discussed sensory impact of early screen time. For new parents, like me, navigating the digital age, this should serve as a wake-up call. It's not just about how much time children spend with screens, but also about how this exposure affects their sensory development - a key component in how they perceive and interact with the world around them.

In an era where digital devices are almost an extension of ourselves, and where many use Ms. Rachel as a babysitter, understanding their impact on our kids is more relevant than ever. This study serves as a reminder that the choices we make about our children's screen time are not just about immediate convenience or entertainment. They could have lasting implications on their sensory development, influencing how they learn, socialize, and experience their environment.

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