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Facts of Life
A new, heavily publicized study buoys previous research showing that TV can shorten young kids’ attention spans. The study, released in the April issue of Pediatrics, suggested heavy tube-gazing might over-stimulate and permanently “rewire” the developing brain in children up to 3 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends youngsters under 2 not watch television at all.
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