Higher levels of screen time in early childhood are associated with lower scores in reading and mathematics on Ontario's standardized tests, with each additional hour of daily screen time associated ...

Allowing very young children to access televisions and other screens could lead to sensory challenges for them later in childhood, according to a new study from Drexel University in Pennsylvania. The ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers today encounter screens far more often than children in previous generations.

Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years, according to ...

A premature baby, a pandemic and new pediatric research reveal why the screen-time debate is more nuanced than simply ...

Excessive screen time can take a toll on both mental and physical health, from eye strain to heightened stress and anxiety. Limiting screen exposure is essential for overall well-being. In an ...

Singapore: A recent study has found that prolonged screen exposure among children under the age of two may lead to changes in brain development. Researchers from the Institute for Human Development ...

Compelling theoretical reasons suggest the possibility of a causal link between excessive screen exposure in early life and the development of autistic-like symptoms later on. A large 2020 cohort ...

A new study shows that babies and toddlers exposed to television screen time may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors later in toddlerhood. Researchers at Drexel University analyzed ...