Heavy electronic media use in late childhood linked to lower academic performance

A new study of 8- to 11-year olds reveals an association between heavy television use and poorer reading performance, as well as between heavy computer use and poorer numeracy--the ability to work with numbers.

Storytime, Meet Number Play: Early Math in the Home Matters for Later Skills

When parents and kids play math-related games and puzzles together, research suggests both generations build up better math skills and more positive associations with the subject.

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