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

The Mike Hosking Breakfast - A podcast by Newstalk ZB - Tuesdays

It is more common to see kids with an iPad in their hands than without them nowadays. And according to new research higher levels of screen time in children has been linked to poorer developmental outcomes. 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. Neuroscience educator and child development expert Nathan Wallis joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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