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Forum: Future-proof school device rules by targeting recording capabilities, rather than gadgets

What happens inside a baby’s brain when looking at screens? S’pore study shows the impact

sdscreentime/ST20260710_202663200623/Ng Sor Luan/NUHS's research study shows how excessive screen time can affect whether a child's brain is ready for learning and later on in life, their executive function skills.

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Your Candy Crush or Mobile Legends habit isn’t something to be ashamed of

For a country that places a high premium on work, productivity and academic achievement, we take our mobile games very seriously, says the writer.

Banning kids from social media is only half a solution

More than 81 per cent of under-16s still used at least one restricted platform after the ban took effect last December.

Silicon Valley executives are tech fans, just not when it comes to their own kids

At home, moderation and restraint are the rule for tech parents. Boredom is exalted. Maybe they are onto something.

Sick of constant pings? These apps let you send messages at the speed of carrier pigeon

Apps like Carrier Pidge and Roost have connected with users who are tired of the daily digital grind.

MDDI to have group discussion with parents on plans to make social media safer for kids

The focus group discussion aims to raise public awareness of societal efforts in building child-safe digital environments.

Endless advice? When parenting becomes an optimisation exercise

As Singapore’s total fertility rate fell to a record low of 0.87 in 2025, it intensified a national conversation about parenthood.

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Is your phone keeping you awake? 4 tips for sleep-deprived S’poreans

Using phones during bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep, studies have found.

Google’s YouTube settles case over social media harm to children

More than 3,300 lawsuits involving addiction claims against social media companies are pending in California state court.

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