The study's findings underscore the need for parents, caregivers, and educators to be aware of the potential effects of digital media on language development in children 30 months and under.

After collecting the data, the scientists examined the language development of these children to find that children who enjoyed less screen time scored higher for both grammar and vocabulary.

New research shows increased screen time in children aged 12-36 months is associated with reduced verbal interactions between toddlers and their parents, which in turn could affect language ...