Kids with more screen time by age 5 were 7.7 times more likely to have ADHD, according to a new study.
, Mandhane said it came as no surprise when parents began asking, “How much is too much for our children?”
The researchers found that children with reported screen time in excess of two hours a day were more likely to exhibit behavioral problems by the time they turned 5, particularly poorer attention. Conversely, children who spent two hours or more each week participating in a form of structured physical activity were less likely to experience mental health issues.
Mandhane said that next, his team plans to take a closer look at how the content on children’s screens as well as the time of day in which they use devices influences their behavior.Take advantage of built-in apps to monitor screen time exposure.
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