Bringing up healthy children in the digital age


EVERY parent dreams of seeing their child grow up healthy and strong. The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to a child’s second birthday, lay the foundation for growth and development. However, supporting children’s health must go beyond this critical window.

Today’s generation faces new challenges, such as long school hours, less outdoor play, diets high in processed foods, late bedtimes and excessive screen time. These habits disrupt nutrition, sleep and hormone regulation, thereby compromising healthy growth.

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