The research team found a 'small but statistically significant' link between certain behavioral problems in children under 12 and greater amounts of screentime.
A research team at the University of Calgary aimed to help inform this debate, analyzing dozens of scientific studies done on the subject.
"There’s a signal there. We’re seeing some association between screentime and behavior problems. It’s not particularly robust, but it’s there," Dr. Sheri Madigan with the University of Calgary and the paper’s senior author, said of the findings. The paper wasFILE IMAGE - A child watches a cartoon online with an iPad tablet while lying on the couch. / Contributor via Getty Images)
All the included studies were published before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the researchers — whenChildren under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds Parents of children 18 to 24 months of age who want to introduce digital media should choose high-quality programming or apps and use them together because this is how toddlers learn best. "Letting children use media by themselves should be avoided," the AAP says.
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