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Nathan Wallis: Child development expert on research finding higher levels of screen time linked to poorer development

Published: May 31, 2023, 8:13 p.m.

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It is more common to see kids with an iPad in their hands than without them nowadays.

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And according to new research higher levels of screen time in children has been linked to poorer developmental outcomes.

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With children aged between nine months to five years old that spend more time on screens scoring lower on measures of language and educational ability, but higher on parent-reported peer problems.

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Neuroscience educator and child development expert Nathan Wallis joined Mike Hosking.

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