Chemist Warehouse Catalogue - 11/02-24/02/2021 (Page 30)

healthante this month as 44 per cent of australians think detox might be the way to go words charlotte brundrett ccording to deloitte's annual mobile consumer survey report as many virtual reality their phone use has become a problem while 60 per cent are trying to limit their smartphone activity "it's an interesting dichotomy because social media is my job but even i have moments where i want to throw my phone in the bin.' perth-based social media expert meg coffey says with documentaries such as the social dilemma shedding light on the darker side australians are becoming more conscious about their online presence great for screen savers cognitive thinking words anna brain concepts that might tie in with school curriculum alarming headlines about the dangers become monosyllabic zombies from too much tablet-time? does the computer gaming addicts? in worrying about the dangers - which are legitimate and need to be managed it's easy to overlook the benefits of screen usage for children who accept the digital world as part of their natural safely make the most of it children network executive director julie green says "they're brilliant for learning other languages or general communication skills with relatives on a video call." be rich with learning opportunities some positive ways screens can help young people • developmentally problem solving emotionally look for signs children they're learning to do something well letting off steam relaxing • socially connect with other known and to respect others when to start it is up to parents to decide what age they want their children to start use educational apps or games there are two guiding principles content should be age appropriate principal by that mean games where critically and perhaps progress to higher levels as they master skills purpose when children are using screens "go online to find instructions for a craft activity or to find where a place is the benefits when kids interact with quality games outcomes can occur "games and apps are absolutely great for cognitive thinking." raising rather than the amount of time spent on it's more important to think about what content your child is consuming and how playing it in short bursts is best.' she says to encourage healthy screen habits" exte01 zoicw-vo