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- A study published in Pediatrics tracked over 10,500 children and linked early smartphone ownership to higher risks of depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep by age 12.
- Researchers recommend delaying smartphone access until children demonstrate readiness, aiming to reduce sleep disruption and social-behavior impacts.
- Experts advise parents to set clear rules, keep devices out of bedrooms, and use parental controls to manage screen time.
