Women, Children, Young People and Families

Supporting Early Child Development in a Screen-Using World: Evidence-Informed Practice and Responsive Interactions

The Women, Children, Young People and Families (WCYPF) team at Public Services Delivery Scotland were delighted to be hosting the Supporting Early Child Development in a Screen‑Using World webinar.

This webinar supported healthcare practitioners to confidently apply evidence‑based screen use advice in everyday practice. It focused on promoting responsive interactions, strengthening parent–infant relationships, and supporting early child development through inclusive, person‑centred, and compassionate approaches.

Aims of the Webinar:

Participants were be supported to:

• Explore screen use and early child development in the context of current evidence.

• Translate evidence into practice, enabling effective, sensitive conversations with families about screen use.

• Recognise the importance of responsive interactions as a key protective factor in early child development.

• Explore practitioner approaches to supporting families, including parent–infant relationships and inclusive, neurodiversity‑informed practice.

• Identify evidence‑based resources and advice to support ongoing learning and effective signposting for parents and carers.

Presenters:

• Early Parenting Support Unit

  • Phil Alcock, Scottish Government

• Advice for Parents

  • Parentclub

• Protective Factors in Early Development

  • National Early Language and Communication – NELC

• Parental Screen Use and Infant Relationships

  • Anne Evans, Public Services Delivery Scotland

Target Audience:

• Practitioners working with infants, children and young people – Health Visitors, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, School Nurses/Children’s Nurses/Infant Feeding Leads, Family Nurses, etc…