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Educational Benefits of Screen Time

The potential educational benefits of limited, high-quality screen time for older toddlers

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Jan 24, 2026
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How have researchers measured children’s screen time (self‑report vs device tracking) and how does method affect findings?

Researchers measure using two broad approaches— (questionnaires, diaries, recalls, ecological momentary assessment) and technology-based/objective approaches (device apps, onboard logging, passive sen...

Jan 24, 2026

is it unhealthy for small kids to watch videos

Short-answer: yes— can be unhealthy for small children when it is excessive, poorly chosen, or displaces sleep, play and caregiver interaction; limited, high-quality, co-viewed video can have for olde...