Although, technology has its benefits, in other hand it also can have numerous health risks.

Check out the top 6:

  • Neglected social connections (with family and friends);
  • Health problems (migraines, postural problems, ocular problems, obesity, tendinitis…);
  • Exposure to explicit content;
  • Reduced sleep quality;
  • Shorter Attention Span;
  • Failing grades.

Technology is everywhere you go. At home, at school, on the streets… We are constantly being distracted by all kind of screens: mobile phones, televisions, video games, etc.

And children are also expose to all these technologies, however, children still are developing so they are especially vulnerable.

Media can influence how children and teens feel, learn, think and behave. This is why it’s important to understand the risks & benefits of digital media use and how to keep them in balance for your family.

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