Screen Time Stunting Kids' Developmental Goals, Scientists Discover

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association of Pediatrics suggests that excessive screen time, including watching iPads and other devices, may lead to developmental delays in infants. The research found that children who spent more time watching screens had delays in gross and fine motor skills, language ability, and social skills. By the age of two, children with up to four hours of screen time per day were up to three times more likely to have communication and problem-solving delays, while those with more than four hours were nearly five times more likely to have communication delays. The study highlights the importance of play, social interaction, and practicing real-life skills for healthy child development.