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 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026