This article explores the pros and cons of technology in childhood development, and provides tips for parents and educators to find a balance. Discover how technology can enhance education, foster ...

Do smartphones pose a threat to language development? Reviewing the evidence and uncovering what the research really shows.

When early language development is disrupted in one age group, all of us are affected due to its impact on school budgets and taxes, future workforce, and correctional systems.

Screen time spent alone may hinder children’s language development. According to a researcher, the focus should be on parent–child interaction instead of the time spent in front of screens.

Yu-Ju Lan, The Effect of Technology-Supported Co-Sharing on L2 Vocabulary Strategy Development, Educational Technology & Society, Vol. 16, No. 4 (October 2013), pp. 1-16 ...

Scientists found that young children's exposure to screen time is interfering with their opportunities to talk and interact with grownups in their home environment.

Time spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, which ...

While technology has aided the human race with many advancements and conveniences, it also presents some unfortunate consequences for our children.

Boston College researchers use technology to study the impact of the pandemic on children's language development.

Researchers from 13 countries investigated the impact of COVID-19 related social isolation measures on 2,200 young infants and toddlers between 8 and 36 months of age. Their findings provide ...