Tag: cognitive skills in children

Cognitive development in childhood is influenced by many factors, including screen time, which new research suggests may both shape and reflect children’s cognitive abilities.New research suggests that the relationship can work in both directions. Screen habits may predict changes in children’s cognitive skills, while those same skills may influence how children use screens. This means that the impact of screen time depends on more than hours spent online. A child’s age, activities, temperament, and family environment all matter.…