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flag Study finds excessive screen time harms toddlers' language development, but shared use and books help.

flag Researchers from 20 Latin American countries found that excessive screen time from TV and smartphones may harm toddlers' language development. flag The study, involving 1,878 toddlers aged 12 to 48 months, showed that those with more screen exposure had poorer language skills and delayed milestones. flag However, engaging in shared screen time with adults and reading books helped improve language skills. flag Families with lower socioeconomic status used fewer books and educational resources.

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