{"product_id":"beyond-screen-time-guilt-cary-bazalgette-9781041266280","title":"Beyond Screen Time Guilt: The Role of TV and Video in Early Child Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond Screen Time Guilt: The Role of TV and Video in Early Child Development\u003c\/em\u003e by Cary Bazalgette offers a fresh and insightful perspective on babies' and toddlers' relationship with moving image media. Forget the guilt-inducing screen time rules and dire warnings about developmental harm - this book reveals what's really happening when your little one is captivated by their favourite show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on meticulous observational research and 35 years of media education expertise, Cary Bazalgette uncovers the remarkable ways in which children under three actively engage with film and television. Bazalgette critiques the flawed research behind screen time rules, exposing the limitations of surveys and experimental studies in this context. She provides vivid examples of typical behaviours, such as spontaneous laughter, frightened responses, and apparent \"addiction,\" while analysing the learning challenges that young children eagerly embrace. The book also emphasises the value of shared viewing experiences and offers detailed insights into how specific TV episodes foster learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its clear style, good humour, and evidence-based reassurance, \u003cem\u003eBeyond Screen Time Guilt \u003c\/em\u003eis an essential read for parents, early childhood practitioners and students. It transforms how we understand the relationship between young children and moving image media, offering a refreshing and informed alternative to screen-use guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cary Bazalgette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1041266286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781041266280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.30d","brand":"Cary Bazalgette","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50921431793919,"sku":"9781041266280","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-screen-time-guilt-cary-bazalgette-9781041266280","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}