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Screen time and cognitive skills often predict each other over time, but the pattern varies by child

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How does using screens to calm an upset child relate to their developing mind? New research suggests the answer depends on the child, showing that media habits and cognitive skills often forecast each other in a continuous loop.

First report: Long-term study links childhood screen time to slightly better cognitive skills in teenagers — psypost.org, 2d