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Plain words for families of young children. Every fact sourced, every page dated.

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Screen-free play for ages 0 to 5

What the World Health Organization and pediatricians say about screens for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, what large studies found, and easy play for every age.

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Screens in early learning

How young children learn, what a UNESCO report and a large reading review found about technology and learning, and kind questions any family can ask a child-care program or preschool.

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What the phrase "Virtual Autism" means

A phrase, not a medical diagnosis. Where it came from, what autism is, and where to turn if you are worried about your child.

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AI in plain words for families

How chatbots work, what to keep private, fake voices and the family code word, and how to talk about AI with a small child.

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Questions families ask

Seventeen short answers, each with its source.

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General information, not medical advice. Virtual Autism by Adam Linmore. "Virtual Autism" is not a medical diagnosis.