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Whether it’s for work, convenience, connection or entertainment, we rely on digital technology. But the prevailing wisdom is that our screen-based lives are not good for us—that our digital devices ...

If you’ve ever handed your kid your phone just to get through a restaurant dinner, car ride, or grocery store meltdown (I’m guilty!), you’re not alone. But then comes the shame: Are they actually ...

Controversy abounds among experts on the impact of screen-based play on children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. However, there is little disagreement about the importance of play in ...

As many parents will know, research points to several negative effects of screen time. As scholars who specialize in speech pathology and early childhood development, we are particularly interested in ...

Screen time permeates the lives of toddlers and preschoolers. For many young children, their exposure includes both direct viewing, such as watching a TV show, and indirect viewing, such as when media ...

Screen time permeates the lives of toddlers and preschoolers. For many young children, their exposure includes both direct viewing, such as watching a TV show, and indirect viewing, such as when media ...