In a world where we are increasingly living in the digital space, it is imperative to teach young people how to safely and responsibly manage their digital lives – and that starts at home. Children’s online safety has not kept pace with how digital households operate. Parents are advised to manage screen time, monitor apps
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Screen time has become one of the most pressing concerns for children’s brain development and mental health in the digital age. This article urges families to act decisively to protect children’s brain development, emotional wellbeing and essential human skills in an era dominated by social media, artificial intelligence and persuasive technology. It highlights two major
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South Africans spend more time in front of screens than any of the 45 nations included in a recent study, averaging 9 hours and 38 minutes per day – a staggering 58.2% of their waking hours. It’s no surprise, then, that more than 50% of people in the country suffer from dry eyes. Whether it’s
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A defining story of 2026 will be the introduction of next-generation Wi-Fi technologies: systems that go beyond speed, promising seamless connectivity, smarter homes and constant access to the digital world. But as we celebrate faster connections, we must ask a far more important question: Are we making our children safer, or more exposed? As we
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As the holidays arrive and school routines fall away, many young people naturally spend more time gaming. Instead of turning this into a seasonal conflict, experts say parents can use festive downtime to encourage healthier habits, stronger social connections and even quality family moments. Gaming personality, e-sports commentator and Synthesis Entertainment founder Thendo “Thendo Plays”
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South Africa now tops the global charts for child screen time, with kids averaging 9 hours and 24 minutes of screen time each day, nearly 3 hours more than the global norm of 6 hours 40 minutes.[1] Experts link this digital overload to increased anxiety, disrupted sleep and lower academic performance. Recent shifts in schools and
This article explores the growing issue of childhood stress and anxiety, particularly over the past two decades. It attributes this rise primarily to the harmful effects of excessive screen time, access to social media and the internet, and the lack of natural, real-world experiences, engagement and play with real family and friends. Children today often
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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores practical tips and strategies to help parents navigate the challenges of screen time management. “From learning apps and video games to social media platforms, screens are becoming an ever-present part of children’s lives,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “While technology offers numerous benefits,
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Myopia – the medical term for short-sightedness or near-sightedness – globally affects 22.9% of the world’s population and is projected to rise to 49.8% by 2050. Myopia is a refractive error preventing the eye from focusing on images, resulting in blurred vision. It is one of the most common refractive vision errors and one of the leading
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