In a recent article from The Washington Post on toddler screen time, Heather Kirkorian, Laura M. Secord Chair in Early Childhood Development, department chair and professor of Human Development & Family Studies, and faculty director of the UW Child Development Lab, highlights a shift in how we think about screens and young children. Rather than strict bans, researchers now emphasize how and with whom children use screens. Kirkorian explains that screen use isn’t inherently harmful when it’s high-quality, age-appropriate, and shared with a caregiver. What matters most is interaction, social engagement, and what screen time replaces: washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/01/27/screen-time-toddlers-research-recommendations #HumanEcology #ChildDevelopment #Screentime