Tag: early language development
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Excessive Screen Time Hurts Toddlers’ Vocabulary, UK Warns
UK warns on early screen use and language development A growing body of research suggests that excessive screen time in the first years of life can impede how quickly and how well toddlers learn to speak. In response, the UK government is preparing to publish new guidance for parents on how to manage screen use…
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Experts warn: Excessive screen time could hinder toddlers’ vocabulary growth
UK Experts Warn: Screen Time and Early Language A growing body of research and official guidance suggests that heavy screen time in early childhood can hamper a toddler’s ability to develop spoken language. In the UK, health officials are preparing to issue new advice for parents and caregivers on how to manage screen use for…