Tag: anxiety in teens
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Too Much Screen Time in Infancy Linked to Anxious Teens and Slower Decision-Making, Singapore Study Finds
Introduction: A Let-Down of Early Screen Habits In an era where screens are almost ubiquitous, parents often use electronic devices to soothe noisy or restless babies. A new study from Singapore challenges this common strategy, suggesting that excessive screen time before age two may have lasting effects on a child’s mental health and cognitive processing…
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Singapore Study Links Early Screen Time to Anxious Teens and Slower Decision-Making
Overview: Early Screen Exposure and Long-Term Effects Parents have long used screens to soothe fussy babies, but a recent Singaporean study highlights potential long-term risks. Researchers tracked toddlers who spent substantial time with electronic devices before age two and followed them into adolescence. The findings point to a connection between high early screen time and…