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Children with more screen time showed cortical thinning in brain regions involved in memory, planning, and impulse control.

Excessive screen time hinders children's concentration, creativity and emotional growth, impacting sleep and academic performance. Experts advise structured screen use, screen-free family time and ...

A large, two-year study of nearly 12,000 children found that higher screen time at ages 9–10 predicts an increase in ADHD symptoms, independent of a child’s starting symptom level.

The digital age has fundamentally reshaped childhood, making screens an integral part of learning, socialization, and entertainment. Globally, screen time among adolescents has surged, accelerated by ...

Kids are spending more time on screens than ever. Experts say their screen time is hurting their mental health. Smartphones ...

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It’s time we are more intentional about limits on screen time.

A toddler plays with an iPad as her mother pushes her in a stroller. The child ignores her surroundings, mesmerized by the device. A preteen plays Fortnite with his online friends. Most of these ...

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