A longitudinal study tracking children from age 1 through 8 found that increased screen viewing during infancy and around the start of formal schooling was associated with lower academic performance at age 9 and weaker working memory at age 10.5. Researchers from Inserm and the National University of Singapore analyzed data from the GUSTO birth cohort, revealing that screen exposure during critical developmental stages significantly impacts cognitive outcomes. While WHO and AAP guidelines advise limiting screen use for young children, many exceed these recommendations. The study highlights that both the timing and duration of screen exposure matter, with early childhood and school entry periods showing the strongest associations. Findings suggest that even small changes in screen time across populations could affect academic outcomes, emphasizing the need for interventions during infancy and before school entry. Future research should explore content quality, device types, and parental involvement to fully understand these effects.

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