Gain insight on how the rapid changes in today's world are influencing children's brains. As technology advances and urbanisation intensifies, children face both unique opportunities and significant challenges. This session will delve into how these factors impact cognitive functions, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. Prof. Sam Wass discusses how modern technology can affect children’s brains and what parents and carers can do to support children’s attention in the age of constant digital distraction.
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