Approximately 10% of babies worldwide are born prematurely — before 37 weeks of gestation. For parents of preterm infants, particularly those born very early, a pressing question is: how will prematurity affect my child’s cognitive development? Research spanning decades and tens of thousands of preterm-born individuals now provides a clear, …
Screen Time and Children’s Intelligence: What the Research Actually Shows
Few topics provoke more parental anxiety than screen time. As smartphones, tablets, and streaming services become embedded in children’s daily lives, a persistent worry has taken hold: is all this screen exposure damaging their cognitive development? The research paints a more nuanced picture than either the alarmists or the dismissives …
Impact of Digital Media on Children’s Intelligence
This review examines the findings of Sauce, Liebherr, Judd, and Klingberg (2022) on how digital media influences cognitive development in children. By incorporating genetic data and controlling for socioeconomic factors, the study offers an evidence-based approach to understanding the effects of screen time, video gaming, and social interactions on intelligence …
Screen Time and Cognitive Outcomes in Extremely Preterm Children
Vohr et al. (2021) conducted a cohort study examining the relationship between screen time and various developmental outcomes in children born extremely preterm (EPT). The findings highlight the influence of high screen time on cognitive, executive, and behavioral functions at school age. This post reviews the study’s context, results, and …