As screen time becomes more and more present in the lives of children, parents need the best information to help to guide their decisions. By collating all of the meta-analytic evidence from across the field, we hope to provide that evidence.
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This is a summary of: Sanders, T. et al. An umbrella review of the benefits and risks associated with youths’ interactions with electronic screens. Nat. Hum. Behav. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-023-01712-8 (2023)
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Weighing the risks and benefits of screen time for children. Nat Hum Behav 8, 16–17 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-023-01713-7
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