Screens of all designs now make up the reality of even the youngest child. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 2 and only 2 hours a day for children who are older. What are families and early childhood programs to do when considering the merit of an avalanche of new media available to and targeted to children?

If your child enjoys exploring the jars and bottles on the spice rack, he or she may love making (and tasting) crunchy chickpeas…