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- Kids Engage More with Interactive Brushing Apps than Passive VideosDigital dental tools earn high marks from experts and families but still need to prove they actually prevent cavities
Researchers developed a new digital dental health program for kids that parents and children found highly engaging, but it has not yet been tested to see if it actually reduces cavities.
International dental journal· 2026 May 19 - Most Children Under Five Exceed Recommended Screen Time LimitsA study of Spanish families shows the vast majority of young children are using screens too early and too often.Journal of public health policy· 2026 May 19
- Early Exposure and Mealtimes Drive Excessive Toddler Screen UseHabits formed before age two and during meals make it harder to stick to daily limits later.
In rural North India, half of toddlers exceed the recommended one-hour daily screen limit, driven largely by early exposure before age two and device use during mealtimes.
The Indian journal of medical research· 2026 Apr - Reading and Listening Are Separate Skills for Young ChildrenYoung students develop reading and listening pathways independently so instruction must target each skill specifically
Reading and listening comprehension develop as separate, independent skills in early elementary school. While a child's reading comprehension is highly responsive to classroom instruction, their listening comprehension grows on a different trajectory.
Contemporary Educational Psychology· 1990 - Short Movement Breaks Boost Student Focus and Reduce Sitting TimeReplacing ten minutes of sitting with activity sharpens concentration and increases daily step counts
Inserting a 5-to-10-minute movement break into long lectures significantly improves students' focus and energy while reducing sedentary time. The simple intervention helps students sit less and feel more alert without disrupting the lesson flow.
International journal of environmental research and public health· 2021 May 24
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