Parent-Toddler Social Reciprocity During Reading From Electronic Tablets vs Print Books

Importance

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parent-child joint engagement with digital media, recent evidence suggests this may be challenging when tablets contain interactive enhancements.

Objective

To examine parent-toddler social reciprocity while reading enhanced (eg, with sound effects, animation) and basic tablet-based books compared with print books.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This...