Novick: Pandemic impact on child development was universal, not an outlier
Rona Novick · What's the Right Amount of Tech to Give Kids?: A Psychologist and Parent Weigh In · Dec 26, 2024 · at 4:58
Clinical psychologist Dr. Rona Novick addresses whether severe developmental interruptions and screen addiction during COVID-19 lockdowns were common among children.
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“It's not only not an outlier, I'd say it's universal. The pandemic really impacted all aged children.”
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