This is your child's brain on books: Scans show benefit of reading vs. screen time

by Sandee LaMotte, CNN
January 16, 2020

“Taking away screens and reading to our children during the formative years of birth to age 5 boosts brain development. We all know that's true, but now science can convince us with startling images.

This is the brain of a preschooler who is often read to by a caregiver.

The red areas in this scan show a growth…”

Full article here:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/16/health/child-brain-reading-books-wellness/index.html