Using Screens as Babysitters Risks Future Learning Problems
Small children need adult engagement when they spend time on screens.
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Hi, it’s Tanaz in New York with more evidence of the toll screen time can take on kids’ academic achievement and emotional well-being. But first…
I recently came across some troubling news and it strikes me that any parent who’s given their crying toddler a tablet or other mobile device to distract them would want to know: Excessive gazing at screens at a young age can leave kids more vulnerable to impaired cognitive skills. That’s according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday.