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Screen time can damage under-twos' development, landmark study suggests

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A landmark study reported by the Guardian finds that excessive screen time in infants and toddlers under age two can impair developmental progress. Researchers point to concerns about cognitive and social development when young children spend significant time in front of screens rather than engaging in hands-on play and interaction.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/27/screen-ti...

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