COVID lockdowns set back children's development by years, study reveals
Medical Xpress
March 4, 2026
The COVID pandemic disrupted children's ability to self-regulate, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study reveals that the pandemic hampered children's ability to regulate their behavior, stay focused and adapt to new situations—skills known collectively as executive functions. The work appears in Child Development.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/4/2026