Parent Hub: 7-12 Years - Sparkly Teeth and Eyes

Learn how to care for your 7–12 year old's teeth and eyes, with tips on oral hygiene, eye health, and managing screen time.

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Parent Hub: 7-12 Years - Sparkly Teeth and Eyes

7-12 years

NURTURING GOOD EYE &
SCREEN TIME HABITS

Screen use and myopia

Illustration of a family using devices together while a child plays with building blocks.

Screen Smart From The Start

Guide your child in adopting healthier digital habits with resources from MDDI's portal.

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Beyond Like, Share, Comment: What You Need To Know About your Child’s First Social Media Account

Learn about popular social media apps your child might use and the benefits and risks of social media use to help your child navigate safely and responsibly.

For more related resources, check out Digital For Life page

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Mother using a smartphone while a child sits nearby at home.

First Device: What Is The Right Age To Give My Child A Smart Phone?

Learn tips to help you decide if your child is ready to own a smartphone.

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Protect your child from Inappropriate Content Online

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Start the Conversation on Inappropriate Content

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Guide for Positive Screen Use

Read more for evidence-based insights on the impact of digital devices on child and adolescent well-being.

Mother combing a child's hair while the child uses a smartphone.

9 Health Hazards of Electronic Devices for Kids

We're raising a new generation of children who lead device driven lifestyles.

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Healthy Eyes, Clear Vision

Here are some good eye care habits that you can share with your child.

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Good Eye Care Habits

Cultivating good eye care habits from young can help prevent the development and worsening of myopia in your child. Here’s how you can do so.

Child looking in a mirror with mouth open, showing teeth.

Youth Preventive Dental Service (YPDS)

YPDS provides oral health screening for pre-schoolers at some childcare centres, free basic dental services to Primary and Secondary students through school dental clinics and mobile dental clinics; and dental programmes for primary, secondary and ITE students.