Let’s face it – screen time is an inescapable reality of modern parenting, with kids of every age spending hours upon hours in front of iPads, smartphones and televisions. And that’s not always a bad thing. Educational apps and kiddie-geared TV shows are great ways for little ones to sharpen their developing brains and hone quick communication skills (not to mention the much-needed break these gadgets can provide harried parents!). But before you employ your Xbox as a babysitter, tread carefully. A number of troubling studies connect delayed cognitive development in kids with extended exposure to electronic media, with the…
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