Hollins professor researches TV’s effect on toddlers Gene Marrano August 29, 2014 1 minute read Spending time with your toddler at home? Then turn off the television in the background … a Hollins professor says her study shows that noise can affect their language development. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: ACLU, local jailers agree: fed immigration detainer requests should not be honoredNext: Updated: Bomb threat affects traffic on Williamson Road Related Stories Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026