There are few topics in modern parenting as fiercely debated as screen time for kids. Using a screen to calm a child is a common but guilt-inducing tool parents sometimes lean on in moments of desperation. But the impact of screens on cognitive development is different from child to child, a new study from The Ohio State University finds.
Is using screens to calm a child bad? It depends.
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July 13, 2026
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