3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen – and what to do about it

  • Written by: Sumudu Mallawaarachchi, PhD Candidate, School of Psychology, Deakin University
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From learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there’s a kids’ app for everything.

Recent US statistics indicate more than half of toddlers and three-quarters of preschoolers regularly access mobile apps. So it’s no surprise there has been an explosion of options within the app market to keep kids...

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