Absolutely! In fact, there’s some emerging research that shows that young children benefit from using video chat technologies. It can help young children form and build meaningful relationships as well as develop language skills.
Parent Tech Tips-
To maximise the benefits of video–chat technologies:
1 Pick a good time of the day – be mindful and avoid times when little ones are tired or hungry. Make sure that they’re well fed or have snacks on hand so that they’re not distracted.
2 Use mobile devices like tablets, smart phones and laptopswhere possible – so it’s easy to move around different places in the house.
3 Prepare props – encourage children to have some toys, books or artwork they’ve created to share on the call. This keeps it relevant and meaningful and gives young children something concrete to discuss. Also, encourage the other person to bring some props too. Reading a book to a grandchild is a great way to build authentic relationships.