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We Are Family: How should parents cope with children's screentime addiction?

Published on 20 Oct 2026
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How much screen time is too much for a baby, and does educational content really help young children learn? With many parents relying on phones and videos to keep babies occupied, questions are growing about the effects on early brain development.

Let’s Talk, Singapore invites Adelyn Tan, SAC-Registered Counsellor | Senior Psychotherapist to discuss what parents should know, whether reducing screen time can make a difference, and why simple activities such as reading, talking and playing together remain important for growing minds.

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