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Early reminiscing with your child may help them share feelings in the future

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Can it really be time to think about a potty? Yes, and it's not as scary as it sounds!

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Toddlers and touchscreens – what research tells us

Before your toddler was born did you tell yourself they wouldn't use an iPad until they were at least five – only to realise that a game or scroll through photos can be a sanity-saver when you’re busy? Your toddler using tech might be something you feel judged for – and headlines can be scary – but, what does research show?  

The Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (Babylab) at Birkbeck, University of London is home to the TABLET (Toddler Attentional Behaviours Learning with Touchscreens) project. 

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