Preschooler Screen Time During the Pandemic Is Prospectively Associated With Lower Achievement of Developmental Milestones.
Marie-Andrée BinetMélanie CoutureJonathan R ChevrierLinda S PaganiGabrielle Garon-CarrierCaroline FitzpatrickPublished in: Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP (2024)
The findings suggest that intensive screen time may be associated with delays in child global development. Early childhood professionals should encourage families with preschoolers to prioritize screen-free activities to promote optimal cognitive, language, social, and motor development.