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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rachel Dobkin

Large amounts of toddler screen time linked to teen anxiety

Large amounts of screen time for toddlers is linked to anxiety during their teenage years, according to a new study.

As technology has progressed in the past several decades, more kids are being exposed to screens on TVs, computers and tablets. While some may see screens as a hack for unruly children and overwhelmed parents, there are concerns over the developmental effects that these devices can have on tykes.

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