What Parents Need to Know About Screen Time and Language Development

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 2026

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Authors: Lillian E. Sutton, Lindsay A. Thompson
DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.0125
Cited by: 1

Abstract

This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page discusses how screen time may affect language development in children.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Development and Digital Technology Language Development and Disorders Subtitles and Audiovisual Media

Publication details

Journal / source
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
180
Issue
6
Pages
706–706
Publication date
27 April 2026
Language
EN