GD Goenka Hosts Session on Screen Time Awareness for Parents

GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow organised a highly insightful parent counselling session on the theme “Understanding the Impact of Screen Time on Pre-Primary Ages.” The initiative addressed a growing concern among parents—excessive screen exposure in early childhood—and its effects on children’s development.

The session was conducted by Dr. Sonal Gupta, a renowned child counsellor, under the guidance of Principal Dr. Prerna Mitra and coordinated by Divya Sabharwal, head of the pre-primary wing. Their combined efforts ensured the programme was both informative and engaging, catering to the needs of today’s parents.

With digital devices becoming an integral part of everyday life, Dr. Gupta highlighted how prolonged and unregulated screen time can negatively affect a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. She provided valuable insights and practical strategies for parents, including:

Setting time limits for screen exposure.

Monitoring content children consume.

Encouraging outdoor play and physical activity.

Creating healthy routines that balance technology with real-world interactions.

The session resonated strongly with parents, many of whom shared positive feedback. They appreciated the school’s proactive step in addressing such a relevant issue and expressed that they now felt more confident in managing screen time at home.

Chairman Sarvesh Goel and Principal Dr. Prerna Mitra emphasised that GD Goenka is not only committed to academic excellence but also to holistic child development, ensuring that parents and educators work together to create the best environment for children’s growth.

This initiative once again reflects why GD Goenka is regarded as the best CBSE school in Lucknow, consistently blending innovation in teaching with essential life guidance for students and parents.

The session concluded with a call to action for parents: to be mindful role models in digital usage and to nurture habits that help children grow into balanced, emotionally strong, and socially aware individuals.