8/24/2026
Science Frontiers · space-wonders

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

Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
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.
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Screen time at ages 1 and 6 may matter more than parents realize — Science Frontiers