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Why the screen time debate misses the real classroom problem

The key issue for schools is not whether students spend too much time staring at screens but whether they are engaged or not.

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askST: Is all screen time harmful to children?

Many parents think that duration of screen time matters most, but it is not that simple.

Minor Issues

How to reduce your child’s screen time without straining your relationship

While screen use can often end up being a point of contention between parents and children, hopefully more families can find a middle ground that works for them.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Dr Becky, millennial parent whisperer, has thoughts on screentime and modern parenting

Managing screen time limits might be exhausting, but ensure you aren’t asking your children to disconnect while you struggle to do the same.

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Dr Becky the millennial parent whisperer on screen time and why parenting is the hardest job ever

American clinical psychologist Dr Rebecca Kennedy on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan 21.

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Problematic gaming prevalent among young adults in Singapore, shows need for ‘third places’: Experts

Gaming Disorder is referred to as persistent gaming behaviour, offline and online, that takes priority over other activities and causes impairment in daily life.

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Touch Grass Week at NUS College encourages undergrads to take learning offline

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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026

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Ready for a break from screens? Turn to ST’s new monthly activity page in Sunday Life

For many families in Singapore, navigating this increasingly digital world has become a daily balancing act, filled with concerns and questions about childhood, play and connection.

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‘I feel lonely in real life’: Teenage girl finds solace in online friends on Roblox

Mary's father smashed her mobile phone when he found out she was still communicating with an online boyfriend.

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Mobile phone gift at 13 led to porn addiction and conviction for voyeurism

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