Jaqueline Is the Mother of 10-Month-Old Nev

question 5

Essay

Jaqueline is the mother of 10-month-old Nev. She has heard that programs like Baby Einstein help advance cognitive development in infants and toddlers. Jacqueline has also downloaded several learning apps for her iPad. According to research on infant exposure to screen time, would you advise Jaqueline to buy Baby Einstein and have Nev interact with the learning apps? Why or why not? Give at least two reasons to support your answer.

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