Credibility
Sources & Editorial Standards
The authority of this site comes from transparent sourcing and careful interpretation — not invented credentials, reviews, or medical claims.
Evidence reviewed: August 2026
Core sources
American Academy of Pediatrics. “Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents: Policy Statement.” Pediatrics. 2026;157(2):e2025075320.
American Academy of Pediatrics. “Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents: Technical Report.” Pediatrics. 2026;157(2):e2025075321.
Radesky JS, Kaciroti N, Weeks HM, Schaller A, Miller AL. “Longitudinal Associations Between Use of Mobile Devices for Calming and Emotional Reactivity and Executive Functioning in Children Aged 3 to 5 Years.” JAMA Pediatrics. 2023;177(1):62-70.
Fitzpatrick C, Pan PM, Lemieux A, et al. “Early-Childhood Tablet Use and Outbursts of Anger.” JAMA Pediatrics. 2024;178(10):1035-1040.
Mallawaarachchi S, Burley J, Mavilidi M, et al. “Early Childhood Screen Use Contexts and Cognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.” JAMA Pediatrics. 2024;178(10):1017-1026.
World Health Organization. “Guidelines on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep for Children Under 5 Years of Age.” 2019.
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