Navigating Screen Time: Supporting Healthy Digital Habits for Children

22 November 2024, Thursday,
2.00 - 3.30 PM, One Farrer Hotel

This public forum addresses the concerns of parents regarding their children’s screen time and gaming habits. With a focus on promoting healthy digital habits, the forum will explore the impacts of excessive screen time on children’s mental, physical, and social well-being. Expert speakers will discuss strategies for addiction prevention, managing screen time effectively, safeguarding against inappropriate content, and fostering balanced lifestyles.

Target audience: Parents, Teachers, SSAs, Public

1. Nurturing Resilient Children in the Digital Age: Insights from the SG-LEADS

Prof Yeung Wei-Jun Jean
National University of Singapore

2. Guidance on Screen Use in Children

Dr Kang Ying Qi
National University of Singapore

3. Impacts of Excessive Screen Time on Children

Dr Melvyn Zhang Weibin
Institute of Mental Health