Swapping screen time for books boosts language skills in preschoolers

Swapping screen time for books boosts language skills in preschoolers

A new analysis suggests that replacing time spent on digital devices with shared reading offers measurable developmental benefits for young children. Published in Computers in Human Behavior, the research indicates that swapping screen time for books correlates with improved language and emotional skills. These benefits appear to persist regardless of whether the screen content is educational or recreational. Families today navigate a daily envi…