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Ask the Expert: Children and Media

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Ask the Expert: Children and Media

An outside expert joins a moderated conversation with parents about media use in early childhood

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Overview

  • Target group:
    Parents
  • Group size:
    Flexible
  • Duration:
    1–1.5 h
  • Materials:
    • Comfortable seating
    • Projector or screen
    • Refreshments
    • Question cards (optional)

Goal

To give parents access to expert knowledge about children's media habits and development, and to support open, respectful discussion.

Steps

1

Invite a relevant expert — e.g. a child psychologist, media literacy trainer, digital wellbeing advisor, or pediatrician with experience in early childhood and media.

2

Work with the expert in advance to shape the focus of the session (e.g. screen time, media and emotions, digital habits at home).

3

Prepare a few opening questions to guide the conversation (e.g. "What do we know about screen time and child development?" "How can parents respond when they feel overwhelmed by media conflicts?")

4

Begin the session by introducing the expert and framing the event as a conversation, not a lecture.

5

Encourage parents to write questions on cards or ask them directly. A kindergarten teacher can moderate to keep the tone supportive and inclusive.

6

If time allows, break into small groups after the main talk for parents to share reflections, and then return for a final wrap-up with the expert.

7

Provide a short handout or follow-up resource list from the expert, including useful websites, books, or tips.

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