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Ellie Hutchings

Worried your toddler doesn't know enough words for their age? This one change could make all the difference, according to a new study

Two toddlers lying on a carpet looking at screens.

A new study has suggested excessive screen time could be harming language development in toddlers, but cutting it down is easier said than done.

Two-thirds of parents notice the negative effects of screen time on their children, and while there are reasons why you shouldn't feel guilty about screentime (sometimes it's one of the few ways parents can nab half a second of peace) excessive use has been scientifically linked to abnormal behaviour in toddlers.

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