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Tips for Parents of Young Learners

Honest guides on educational shows, screen time, and helping toddlers learn — from the team behind Xena the Lab.

The 2026 Parent's Guide to Screen Time for 1-3 Year Olds: Limits, Alternatives, and What Actually Works

The AAP changed its guidance. Here's what the science actually says about toddler screen time in 2026 — and what to do instead of YouTube.

Skip the ads. These five shows actually teach toddlers something — letters, numbers, and kindness — without the commercial interruptions.

Try free learning with Xena

No account. No ads. No autoplay. Just letters and numbers.

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