I'm a pediatric occupational therapist, and I've watched toddlers glued to tablets since before they can talk. Parents often hand over screens as a calming tool, but I wonder if we're sacrificing language development for convenience. My own niece said her first word at 18 months, two months later than average, and her mom admitted she used YouTube to distract her during meals. Some studies suggest that every hour of screen time before age 2 is linked to a 49% increased risk of expressive speech delays. But I also know not all screen time is equal—interactive video chats with grandparents can be beneficial. Still, I think we're too quick to normalize screens for toddlers, and that's worth debating.