Monday, March 9, 2009
TV Does Not Improve IQ in Toddlers
A new study in Pediatrics shows that children under the age of two who watch TV do not have a boost in their IQ. There had been claims that certain shows helped children's brain development and cognitive skills but this study of 872 toddlers showed TV viewing had no effect one way or another.Researchers evaluated the children's language and visual motor skills using the Peabody Picture