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In 'Made in SG' Melanie Oliveiro explores the topic "The Art of Conversation and Gathering: How Technology is Impacting Conversations and Families" with Ivan Lee, clinical therapist with Alliance Counselling. They'll discuss Grow Well SG, the national health promotion strategy helping families build healthy habits in children for long-term health benefits. How could the suggestion of limiting recreational screen use to less than two hours a day – for children - benefit families? How can families create meaningful connections in a digital age where people are often glued to their phones?
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