Handing your baby a phone or tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it could quickly affect their development, a new study has found. Having anywhere from one to ...

Parents reading to children at age three can reduce the negative effects of screen time on the brain, earlier study finds.

New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Screen time at an early age was associated with delays in communication and problem-solving skills. More than 4% ...

BERLIN — Every parent I know occasionally lets their child use their cell phone or tablet, even if they are under the age of ...

Screen time may cause developmental delays for children under the age of 4, according to a study published Monday by the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics. Between one and four ...

A leading optometrist reveals how screen time can sabotage vision development and contribute to behavioral issues. On average, children spend a staggering seven to eight hours per day on screens, and ...

While handing a child a phone or tablet to calm them down may seem harmless, giving babies and toddlers more access to screens may hinder their development. According to new research, 1-year-olds who ...

Common toy injuries include eye injuries. Tamara Oechslin, O.D., Ph.D., associate professor at the UAB School of Optometry , ...