Screen Time Alters Young Children's Brains

A big study in Singapore found that very young kids who spend a lot of time looking at screens might have changes in their brains.

These changes could make it harder for them to make decisions when they are older and might make them feel more worried.

The researchers think this happens because screens give very strong sensory input to the brain.

They also found that screen time at ages three and four didn't have the same effects.

The study suggests that what happens in infancy can affect the brain and behavior for many years.

Parents can help by reading to their kids and spending more time with them in person.

This is important because many places are trying to limit how much time kids spend on digital devices.