Screen time at ages 1 and 6 may matter more than parents realize

More screen time during infancy and around the start of school was linked to poorer academic performance and weaker working memory years later. The findings suggest that early childhood may contain particularly sensitive windows when screen habits can have longer-lasting effects. Screens are now a routine part of life for many young children, raising growing questions about how early exposure could influence development over time [1].

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1. sciencedaily.com · Screen time at ages 1 and 6 may matter more than parents realize Aug 24, 2026

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