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What screens really do to your child’s brain development | BBC News
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6:58Now PlayingNew government guidance says children in England under the age of five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while under-twos should not be watching screens alone.
The government has previously said about 98% of children are watching screens on a daily basis by the age of two.
The BBC’s Senior Education Reporter, Vanessa Clarke, looks at how screen time could impact children’s brain development.
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