Technology is deeply woven into our daily lives, offering convenience and keeping us connected with family and friends. It’s also a critical tool for work and productivity. As our reliance on devices has grown, research suggests that excessive use can affect memory, attention, concentration and emotional regulation.

The cognitive burden imposed by constant multitasking and rapid switching between tasks can lead to cognitive overload, diminishing our ability to think critically, focus and retain information.

Achieving a healthy balance with technology is essential for protecting our mental wellbeing, fostering creativity, and building meaningful connections.

Our latest articles Give your brain a break and Caught in the scroll? offer some practical strategies to create a balance with technology use (for you and the whole family).

Are your children or teens 'caught in the scroll'? A lot has changed recently in the social media landscape, if you're struggling to keep up or finding it hard to strike a balance with your kid's device use, there are some great resources available on the eSafety Commissioner website. Including this one on Australia's social media age restrictions.

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