Childhood Matters: Episode 15: Too much screen time, too little childhood

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Excessive screen-time is affecting how our children sleep, speak, learn and behave, and experts say we need to treat it like a serious developmental concern.

This Child Protection Week, we’re being reminded that caring for our children isn’t just about what we keep them away from, it’s also about what we help them return to: play, human connection, and rest.

HOT1027's Natasha Thorp has more...

3 Jun English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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