Raising thinkers, not scrollers with Daniela d’Hotman de Villiers

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In a world where screens are everywhere, how do we raise children who stay present, aware, and connected to real life?

Daniela d’Hotman de Villiers - mom of two, digital marketing expert, and author of The Fox Who Forgot to Look Up - joins us to unpack the balance between technology and intentional living.

After a simple moment with her son sparked a powerful realisation, Daniela set out to create something she couldn’t find - a way to help children (and parents) rethink their relationship with screens.
18 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News

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