Having a Baby

There are various benefits to toddler computer games: language and coordination development, to name but two.

However, it is important to take into account certain things when playing online games with young children, in order to make it a positive and fun learning experience.

Time Limits

It is imperative to restrict the time that your child spends on the computer. Why is this? Ask yourself: do you want him to become reliant on technology to concentrate and enjoy himself?

Endless hours in front of a computer monitor will rob a child of the self-reliance needed to develop into a rounded human being.

In addition to this, limited time on the computer stops young children from taking such an expensive piece of equipment for granted. It is a good idea for online games and so on to be a reward or called Special Time. A maximum of 30 minutes is the absolute longest that a young child should be allowed to be online for.

Repetition

You will probably get bored because your toddler wants to play the same games again and again. Be prepared for this. It is actually necessary for children of this age to repeat words and actions in order to remember them. Be patient!

Direct Supervision

An obvious point, but worth stating anyway. You need to take an active part in playing the game with your toddler. Aside from the obvious safety issues, your child will need your help to use the keypad and/or mouse.

Not All Websites Are Created Equal

There are some excellent games for under children under the age of three on the Internet, but unfortunately they can be hard to find. If you Google online toddler games you will find far too many websites that are aimed at preschoolers and require greater manual dexterity and counting skills than toddlers have.

You definitely need to try a game out before playing it with your child, or frustration and tears will be the order of the day.