Is background TV harming your toddler’s language development?
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 09:02
in Psychology & Sociology
We already know how important parent input is in developing children’s language skills, and that a reduction in child-directed language could have a negative impact on their language development. New research suggests that the presence of background TV is a significant factor in reducing this vital input, affecting both the quantity and quality of language spoken by parents to their children.