How parents can instil healthy digital habits in children

Daily screen time for children has been climbing since at least 2011, according to news website Quartz, citing a media usage survey. — Dreamstime/TNS

SOCIAL media plays a huge role in the lives of many children and teens, serving as a virtual meeting place for friends, a source of entertainment or a learning tool.

But for some, social media can become all-consuming, stress-inducing or even unsafe. It’s helpful for families to step back and take a look at how each member spends time on devices and interacting with social media.