A nanny, Zoe Young, says she has seen a noticeable difference between toddlers raised with screen time and those without, and warns parents about potential effects on children’s development. She argues that allowing screens can contribute to slower progress in areas such as behaviour and engagement, based on what she observes in day-to-day childcare.
Young’s remarks also include criticism of what she describes as a “lazy” approach by some parents who rely on screens despite being aware of potential downsides. The Irish Mirror and Mirror coverage present her message as a direct caution, with a focus on toddler development and parenting choices, rather than citing specific new research or named studies.
Across the outlets, the main emphasis is consistent: screen use during early childhood is linked, in Young’s view and observations, to developmental differences. Both articles frame the issue as something parents can influence through limiting or removing screens, while offering largely anecdotal evidence rooted in her experience.
