Parents and Toddlers Interact More When Reading Paper Books Versus E-books
(World News Science)

Parents and toddlers who read paper books together speak and interact more compared with those who use e-books, researchers believe. Reading with a child is a hugely important developmental activity as it helps youngsters learn new words, broadens their knowledge, and provides time to bond with loved ones. So scientists wanted to see if parents and children act differently when they read books together using traditional media versus electronic devices like tablets. To investigate, the researchers recruited 37 pairs of parents and healthy toddlers aged between 24- to 36-months-old. They asked them to read...