Overview

• Argentina’s winter break has removed natural school routines and led to constant device use, heightening risks of sleep disruption, cyberbullying and grooming, according to cybersecurity specialist Lucas Moyano.
• A Gipuzkoa primary care study found one in four children aged six months to six years use screens during meals and one in ten before bedtime, contributing to shorter and poorer sleep.
• Researchers linked excessive screen exposure in under-6s to language development delays in 7% of participants and increased sedentary behavior.
• The study revealed that children from lower-education or foreign-origin families spend more time on devices, while those in higher-income households use screens less.
• Psychologists and pediatric societies are urging families to set clear screen schedules, create device-free zones and promote real-life play to help children rebuild healthy routines.