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A new study published in JAMA Network Open on Friday linked early screen time to lower test scores.

Researchers tracked over 3,000 children from 2008 to 2023 in Ontario, Canada.

Experts urge limiting screen time to improve learning, gaining social skills and sleep quality.

SALT LAKE CITY — Parents concerned about the academic achievement of their children have yet another reason to curb excessive screen time. A new study published Friday in JAMA Network Open finds an inverse relationship between screen time when young and academic achievement later.

The more time young children spend on screens, the lower their scores on academic tests, according to research from Ontario, Canada.

The findings are part of the TARGet Kids! Collaborative r

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