Parents' Screen Habits May Shape Child Development Outcomes
New analysis links parental tech use to small but measurable effects on early childhood cognition and behavior
Topline
A 2025 meta-analysis found that parental use of smartphones and other devices during interactions with children under age 5 was associated with slight but statistically significant declines in cognitive development, emotional regulation, behavior, and attachment.
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