Evidence suggests that neither books nor electronic devices are directly to blame for the increase in myopia worldwide. Rather, they enhance this phenomenon by keeping children out of the sunlight.
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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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Evidence suggests that neither books nor electronic devices are directly to blame for the increase in myopia worldwide. Rather, they enhance this phenomenon by keeping children out of the sunlight.
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Simply closing your eyes will protect your eyes from sunlight. But looking straight at it can cause serious damage.
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"Evening daylight plays a role in increasing physical activity in the late afternoon and early evening - the 'critical hours' for children's outdoor play”
Don't just leave it up to the kids, get outside yourself as a parent and do an activity with them. It's going to be good for both of you!
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TOO much television or computer games won't ruin your child's eyes - but spending too much time indoors will, a new study has found.
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BABIES with low vitamin D levels are more likely to have food allergies, Australian scientists have found.
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He wasn't after a tan but skin cancer killed Wes Bonny at 26. Young girls know the harmful effects of the sun but still seek a tan. What's going on?
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Parents usually try to keep their children's exposure to chemicals at an absolute minimum, but when it comes to sunscreen, the more chemicals the better, according to the University of Canberra's head of pharmacy, Dr Greg Kyle.