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April 20th, 2024

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Background TV Noise May Harm Toddlers' Early Language Development

The din of television noise that serves as the background for many American households may harm early language development for children, researchers say. In observing interactions between parents and toddlers, a team of social scientists from Hollins University in Roanoke, Va., found that background television noise affected how adults spoke to their children. They watched 49…

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