Touch in small hands. Responding to the challenges of technology in childhood 0-6

Recent studies indicate an increase in the spread and use of digital devices among children aged 0 to 6 years. This phenomenon presents both significant risks and new opportunities for early childhood education. Internationally, reports such as Common Sense Media (2019) have raised concerns. In Italy, the Italian Society of Pediatrics (2018) published research revealing a very concerning statistic: 30% of parents rely on devices to “calm” their children as early as the first year of life. Based on this research evidence, this contribution aims to identify innovative educational approaches in contemporary pedagogical literature that foster conscious and responsible use of technology from early childhood.