Why Is Screen Time Bad for Young Children?
Dr. Kimberly Noble on one-on-one time and language development
Clinical Expert: Kimberly Noble, MD, PhD
en EspañolKimberly Noble, MD, PhD, of Columbia University describes an experiment showing that even what we might think of as “educational” programming is no substitute for one-on-one interaction. Early language development depends on that dedicated time with kids.
This article was last reviewed or updated on December 4, 2023.
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