Study links increased screen time to slower child development
A Canadian study finds that more screen time is associated with weaker learning, speech, and emotional regulation in children.
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AIA new study has found a link between the amount of time children spend in front of screens and their growth and development.
The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Calgary in Canada, revealed that children who spend more time on screens show weaker results in learning, speech, and emotional regulation, according to CNN.
The study found that increased screen time was associated with poorer outcomes in several areas of child development, including thinking, learning, speaking, behavior, and the ability to manage emotions.