Digital Exposure in Early Childhood: Health Risks and Protective Strategies During Remote Learning.
The rapid integration of digital technology in early childhood education has raised concerns about managing preschool screen time (ST) and its potential harm to children's health and development. These concerns intensify during crises like pandemics or conflicts, when remote learning becomes necessa...
| Publicado en: | Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 62; pp. 1 - 12 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
11/15/2025
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