How to Reduce Your Child's Screen Time

-by Shuchita Shukla

Almost every child is using electronic devices these days. This increased screen time has negative impacts. Are you also tired of your child’s addiction to screens? This is the perfect space you’ve landed on.

Here are 5 tips that would help you to reduce your child’s screen time-

1.    Set realistic goals: Do not decrease screen time suddenly. Instead, keep lowering it by half an hour every day. This way your child will get accustomed to your desired goal.

2.    Be a role model: Your child learns from you. You are their idol. They imitate your actions. Thus, set yourself as a great example. Show them that even you consume less screen time.

3.    Engage them with nature: Convince them to play outside. Staying around greenery will be good for them. They will enjoy playing in parks with their friends. This will ultimately reduce their screen time.

4.    Phone-free zones: This is a unique and helpful concept. Tell them that certain areas in your home are ‘phone-free zones.’ Everyone is prohibited to use electronic gadgets in these zones. This can be your dining area. With no phones in their hands, your kids will socialise with you.

5.    Talk to them about it: There may be instances when your child refuses to follow the rules. Do not scold them. Be gentle with them. Sit them down and explain to them why these rules are made. Let them know the positives of being outside and the negatives of too much screen time.

You are responsible for your child’s primary socialisation. In this digital world, you should help them know the pros and cons of using electronic devices. Stay patient throughout the journey!

1st October!!

 -by Shuchita Shukla

1st October- International Day of the Older Persons

What is life if you don’t look after the elderly with care? Have you ever thought of how dull our childhood would have been without grandparents? The urge to always be surrounded by that love never ends. Such is its beauty. 

However, there are often instances where we hear about children ill-treating their elderly parents and grandparents. Yes, there are people with black hearts who just shove the elderly of their house to one corner and don’t even sit with them for 5 minutes. Just a simple question to such people- everyone gets old and so will you, one day; so how would you feel if the children of your house won’t even speak to you, shout out at you when you want to cry, or simply shut doors on your face? Think about it once. Scary, isn’t it? 

But if you are of that school of thought that believes, " No, no, my children love me, they won’t do it to me,” then sorry to burst your bubble, but the law of Karma spares no one. All the harshness you put on older people today will come back to you in twice the amount and in ways you can’t even think of. 

These older people have worked so hard their whole lives to see you smile. Be grateful. Be kind. Sit with them. Talk to them. 

There are so many hardships older people already face at this age physically, please don’t add mental stress to it. Rather, try and help them with their medical conditions, make them feel happier. 

Trust me, nothing in this world would make you feel more content than being surrounded by the love the older people give to you!!