Study shows excessive parental screen time negatively impacts children's language development.

A study in Frontiers in Psychology reveals that excessive screen time by parents can negatively impact their children's language development. Analyzing 421 Estonian children aged 2.5 to 4, researchers found that higher parental screen use correlated with poorer vocabulary and grammar skills in children. The study emphasizes the importance of direct verbal interactions over screen time. It also highlights the need for family strategies to manage device use, especially amid increased screen exposure during the pandemic.

September 12, 2024
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