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Research from The Kids Research Institute Australia

Screen Time and Parent-Child Talk When Children Are Aged 12 to 36 Months

Growing up in a language-rich home environment is important for children's language development in the early years. The concept of "technoference" (technology-based interference) suggests that screen time may be interfering with opportunities for talk and interactions between parent and child; however, limited longitudinal evidence exists exploring this association.

Read more about the Screen Time and Parent-Child Talk When Children Are Aged 12 to 36 Months study.

Objectively measured infant and toddler screen time: Findings from a prospective study

Screen time guidelines recommend no screens under two years due to the potential negative impacts on development. While current reports suggest many children exceed this, research relies on parent reports of their children's screen exposure. We objectively assess screen exposure during the first two years and how it differs by maternal education and gender.

Read more about Objectively measured infant and toddler screen time: Findings from a prospective study.

Prevalence of electronic device use before bed among Australian children and adolescents: a cross-sectional population level study

To understand the prevalence of children and adolescents’ electronic device use (EDU) in the hour before bed and identify sociodemographic groups that are at increased risk of problematic use.

Read more about Prevalence of electronic device use before bed among Australian children and adolescents: a cross-sectional population level study.

Additional Research and helpful links

Considerations for Aboriginal Families  

Considerations for Neurodiverse families

Screen time may look different for families with children and parents who are neurodiverse. The following website presents some helpful information and tips.

Other research