Senior Lecturer, Deputy Head of School (ACT and regional NSW), Australian Catholic University
Kate Highfield is an academic from Australian Catholic University. After working as a teacher for over a decade Kate researches the impact of technology as a tool in learning and play, with young children, parents and educators. Kate researches with and consults for organisations such as ABC Kids and a number of Early Childhood education providers and organisations such as Early Childhood Australia.
3 ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded 'tech tantrums'
Jan 11, 2024 03:35 am UTC| Life
Many Australian parents worry about how much time their children spend watching screens. While some time on devices is fine for entertainment and education, we also know it is important children do things away from TVs...
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