navigating screen time for school going children

07 Jun 2025 Leave a comment

by Dr.Vijay . in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,


How Much is Too Much: Navigating Screen Time for Schooling Children
In today’s digital age, screen time has become an integral part of a child’s life. *As a leading child-cantered school, *Our Hasti School recognizes the importance of balancing technology with overall development. But how much screen time is too much for schooling children ? Let’s dive deep in to the subject
It’s never been easier to be entertained, informed and connected.
Our favorite shows, music, social media and the latest news are now available in the palm of our hand 24/7. While we enjoy this convenience, kids are enjoying it as well. Too much, in fact.
With children getting smartphones at younger and younger ages while also having access to TVs, tablets, video games and other technology in the home, they’re getting a lot more daily screen time than previous generations.
Just how much time?
The numbers might shock you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the average daily hours by age group:
• 8-10 years old: Six hours
• 11-14 years old: Nine hours
• 15-18 years old: Seven and 1/2 hours
And these figures don’t even include the time kids spend on screens for their school work.
The health effects
It’s important for parents to be aware of the impact that too much screen time can have on their children’s health, as well as their ability to develop healthy relationships with friends and family
*“Studies are showing links between excessive screen time and various physical and mental health issues in children, such as obesity, depression, behavioral issues and anxiety It also impacts their development of social skills.
“Impatience in real world interactions is one of the biggest results of excessive screen time, You don’t have to be patient with a screen. It’s instant gratification. But you need patience when you’re talking to someone in person. So, it’s important that children learn to wait, listen and respond.
Recommended time limits
paediatricians generally recommend the following guidelines:
• Under 2 years old: Zero screen time, except for video chatting with family or friends
• 2-5 years old: No more than one hour per day co-viewing with a parent or sibling
• 5-17 years old: Generally no more than two hours per day, except for homework
Talk to your child.. This is really a positive parenting tool that can help parents guide their children on what type of screen time is appropriate and when and where it can be enjoyed,
Other proactive steps for parents to take include:
• Screen-free bedrooms: There should be no screens in the bedroom, and children generally shouldn’t view a screen for two hours before bedtime. The reason is a screen’s blue light can prevent the brain from knowing when it’s time to get ready for sleep. Instead kids should engage in other activities, such as reading.
• Fill the void: If you need to cut back on your child’s screen time, don’t leave them to figure out what to do with that free time. Replace it with something positive, such as outdoor sports or other activities.
Focus on face-to-face interactions whether a child is younger or older, human interaction provides benefits that can’t be replaced by screens.
Final thought finding the right balance between screen time and overall development is crucial for schooling children. By understanding the advantages and disadvantages of screen time and setting healthy limits, we can ensure that our children reap the benefits of technology while minimizing its risks.
At Hasti School, we’re committed to guiding parents and children in navigating the digital world responsibly. By working together, we can help our young learners thrive in a world where technology and traditional learning coexist in harmony. * * Dear readers your vlued feed back, remarks ,coimmendations and suggestions are awaited

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SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

24 Apr 2025 Leave a comment

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               SOCIAL SKILL  DEVELOPMENT   IN CHILDREN

Social skills, also known as interpersonal skills or soft skills are important for everyone irrespective of age. Human beings are social animals and having strong social skills can help you build and maintain successful relationships both professionally and personally. Social skills in kids are a very important factor. Some kids are naturally more socially-adept than others. Not everyone is born with social skills. It is a skill just like anything else and some kids need some social “tutoring.” Like any skill, social skills in children can be developed and refined with practice, but by helping develop good social and communication skills in a child from their youth, you are equipping them straight away with the skills to build a successful future.

So if you are wondering how to help a child with social skills in life, here are a few ways that you can adapt to help your child develop different facets of this life skill

Be Social Yourself

Always remember that you are your child’s first teacher. He learns whatever he/she sees. You can’t expect your child to develop good social skills out of the blue when you spend most of your time doing chores or relaxing in front of the TV. Social skills in Take your time out and interact with friends and family and slowly your child will start imitating you. If your child continuously watches you swirling into a cocoon shell because you are too shy for conversations, chances are they will start doing the same. When going out or meeting new people, involve them in your conversations. Start by getting them to answer the simple questions which are often asked such as “ *What is your name”?” or “How old are you?” These are some very basic questions but don’t answer them on your child’s behalf. Get your child to say it. *At our school *HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL*good manners and behaviours are shown to tiny tots

Show, Don’t Tell

Actions speak louder than words. If you want your child to be kind, be kind yourself. Just merely preaching without practicing won’t do any good to your kid. Your behavior speaks volumes, and your children will remember it far more effectively than what you have told them.  If you want them to learn basic etiquettes, show them. For them to be polite, you need to remember saying sorry and thank you to everyone, including your children. By getting very angry or messing up a situation, don’t just behave like it didn’t happen. Rather, when you are calm talk to them and apologize for your behavior and make them understand that your behavior was inappropriate.

Importance Of Eye-contact

Out of many social skills examples in general, making and maintaining eye contact is one of the crucial ones. Encourage your children to look into their eyes while talking. It leads to effective communication and helps build confidence. When you keep eye contact with the person you are talking to it indicates that you are focused and paying attention. It means that you are actually listening to what the person has to say. Many children may have eye-contact anxiety. You may have to put in an extra effort in that case. If your child has such issues, get them to talk to you, maintaining eye contact.

Teach Them To Listen

Listening is a very important tool. Many people don’t listen and they try to jump in before someone finishes his/her statement. If your child does so, teach them to be patient listeners. Before they are good speakers they need to be good listeners. This is the key to building a good relationship.

Teach Them Emotions

A child must be able to identify different emotions to spot social clues. Try playing a game. Get your child to imitate different emotions or show them pictures of different  emotions like joy, anger, disappointment, excitement, mischief, weirdness, nervousness, tiredness, terror, danger, etc and get them to identify. This helps them differentiate emotions and express better, and not get confused when mingling with other kids or people. “To teach them emotions, you need to understand them and you also communicate how you feel.  If they make you mad, make a straight face, and tell them that they are upsetting you, their behavior makes you mad.

Make Them Communicate

Communication is fundamental to children’s development; children need to be able to understand and be understood. Talk to them, ask them how their day was, and never turn away your child when he wants to say something. This may have a very negative influence on them.

Some really good ways to make your child communicate are

Get their toys and make a puppet show, show them how conversations are made if your child is socially anxious.

Roleplay- If your child is going to be in a new environment, roleplay with him how he is going to meet new people and start a conversation. You can start with basic questions and get your kids to answer them.

If you have elders at home, they can be very helpful in building confidence in your kid.

Give Them Environment

Get your child comfortable so that he can freely express himself. If your child is socially anxious help them get comfortable by striking a conversation and then slowly getting them into the conversation. Don’t just leave them alone saying they need to learn it themselves, take one step at a time. Give your child the chance to meet with different people, the variety in people may help them know things differently and get them to adjust better in situations. Playschools, playgrounds, and hobby classes will give them a chance to socialize.

Teach Them About Personal Space

Everyone feels more comfortable when the person they are with, respects their personal space.  Some children may come up and sit in your lap, hug you without permission, touch your hair, play with your necklace, touch a design on your shirt, or touch your body without permission, sometimes in inappropriate places. Teach them not to invade someone’s personal space. Everyone has their own “space bubble”.

You may come across many other lists of social skills to teach but they all are important and address different areas of life.                      

 I THINK THIS WOULD HELP WE TEACHERS  AND PARENTS IN DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS IN OUR TINY TOTS.PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POUR  YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND FEED BACK THIS MAY HELP ME IN IMPROVING .PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SUGGEST ME THE NEW TOPIC                                          THANKS FOR READING        

MEMORY BUILDING

21 Apr 2025 Leave a comment

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*Real learning, as we all know, stems from when you can apply what you’ve learnt*and you know the practical knowledge behind things. And practicality is what online learning lacks.

  But mugging up is very important too? Contrary to popular belief, mugging actually helps a great deal as it helps children memorize important information such as the multiplication table or the periodic table. With the way in which our current education system is planned, mugging is known to single handedly be one of the best techniques for understanding formulas

 Since formal education to the most extent is focused on mugging, what can we do to help our kids?

How Does Memory Work?

Memory works in different ways. Some  of them being muscle memory, meaning, the ability to remember things through repeated motor movement. This is why teachers in your childhood made you repeatedly write the corrected versions of the wrong spellings in your test!

 Memory building can also be through repeated *listening to something with a tune. That is how we register songs in our mind.

But online learning has changed it all now

Memories building for children of different ages differ by year and it is important to note that you mustn’t push your child beyond their age group. For younger kids around 2-4 years old, one way you can build their memory is through even simple actions

This can be such as setting a proper time table that your child can follow. Questioning them what comes after the other

 helps them be more observant about what is happening. Eg. when you’ve established a proper night time routine you can ask your child what comes after brushing their teeth, which the child will answer as bed time story time!

Colors play a huge role in the memory of, especially, your younger child. This is why brands use colorful bright colors because it catches attention easily. This is also used by various programs focused on e-learning for kids

Flashcards  are a popular concept where the main point is written on one side and the sub points on the other.

The use of colors helps in easy recall as well. This is why when studying it is recommended to get pens or markers of different colors to mark the different points as per its importance.

Studying can be very much fun if you want it to be.

Most interactive learning for kids is centered around material that stimulates the student with audio visuals. There is also the emergence of VR or virtual reality that gives students an almost life-like experience with what they are learning.

As humans, our brain tends to latch onto music. So just like we remember the lyrics to a song it can be that easy to remember the contents of your learning material.

CREATE MUSIC WITH YOUR MATERIAL

Every child has a unique learning style and learning styles largely affect the quality of your memory. Children who learn visually will benefit from virtual learning a lot as it helps them visualize what they are learning better. They also tend to do great when subjects like history are taught to them by visiting museums or picture dictionaries Most wholesome online learning platforms will help cover different areas of learning.

REMEMBER THE MAIN KEY

Keywords play a huge part in memory building and it is absolutely essential for your child to be able to remember information through keywords. This is absolutely helpful when it comes to studying science based subjects.Breaking it down Breaking   a main topic down to its keywords helps in better learning and memorizing.

 This is a technique used by a lot of educational videos as well. Building a flowchart with all the important keywords is also very helpful.

Breaking down material into smaller chunks is a really good way to memorize information better. That is why some phone numbers have hyphens  to separate into smaller chunks for better understanding. This can be used by you to help your child remember important information like phone numbers, addresses, etc in case of any distress.

 Breaking it into little chunks helps store the memory for a longer time as well. Since everything we do now has moved to online learning it is hard to process a lot of information at once, so this helps!

These tips will definitely work.

SECRET MEANING OF SMART PHONE EMOJIS

19 Apr 2025 Leave a comment

by Dr.Vijay . in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,


Hasti Group of schools
Dondaicha
Blog Number 296
SECRET MEANING OF SMART PHONE EMOJIS

Amit Kalley, the founder of the organization For Working Parents, has issued an urgent warning to parents about the secret meanings of smartphone emojis that could be used by children to convey “sinister” messages.
“The unregulated internet can be very dangerous for our children,” Kalley wrote on Instagram.
“This issue is too big to ignore and the Netflix series, ‘Adolescence,’ has brought it to mainstream attention.”
Forces and teachers across Britain have issued parents with a “periodic table of sinister emojis” said to be used by under-18s to surreptitiously discuss violence, sex and extremism .The emoji code, produced by education charity For Working Parents, outlines 60 symbols used to talk about drugs, violence, sex, self-harm, extremism and incels, meaning involuntary celibates.
Are the kids actually alright?
It’s important to remember this isn’t the first time we’ve seen concerns about generational communication differences reflecting larger social rifts. There are numerous examples in the media linking slang with issues of education, moral decline and even crime.
These attitudes have sparked debate over whether Australian schools should ban gen alpha and gen Z slang from classrooms.
While the frustration of parents and teachers is understandable, linguistic research shows aggressively negative attitudes towards teen language demotivate young people, exacerbate inequality and unnecessarily stoke intergenerational tension.
Emoji are highly context dependent. Much like gestures that are used with speech, we need to understand emoji in the specific conversations and communities they are used in. There is no consistent relationship between emoji use and inner emotional state that can be generalised across groups of teens or other emoji users.
Instead of fearing or banning emoji, we can try and understand how and why they are used in various contexts. And there are plenty of online resources to help with this.

EmojiPedia, for example, describes the pill emoji 💊 as potentially referencing medicine, drugs, or an awakening to a controversial perspective (the “red pill” beliefs referenced in Adolecensce).
Emoji are intentionally flexible and intended to be used creatively. In fact, Unicode, the organisation that assesses proposals for new emoji, requires that items encoded as emoji are able to hold multiple meanings.
Research has also shown different people react to emoji differently. One survey from 2018 found older men were most likely to view emoji as confusing and annoying, while young women were most likely to view emoji positively in communication.
Times change, and stay the same Intergenerational differences, and the tensions they evoke, are nothing new.
Back in the 2000s, parents and teachers voiced concerns that “netspeak”, with its creative punctuation and capitalisation, would diminish young people’s grasp of “proper” English. This did not come to pass.
Does this mean parents have nothing to worry about when it comes to their kids communicating online? Of course not.
Online misogynistic movements and red pill communities can bring great harm to vulnerable young people. Their growing popularity is something we all have to reckon with – but online language is not to blame.
Parents can’t realistically prevent the radicalisation of young men by simply referencing an emoji dictionary, nor can teachers stamp out the spread of misogyny by banning emoji and slang in classrooms.Instead, as one scene between Adam and his dad shows, we need to collectively shift our focus towards facilitating open conversations between generations.
By doing so, we can not only better understand our differences, but can reduce the feelings of social isolation that leave young people vulnerable to becoming radicalised.

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SCREEN TIME FOR CHILDREN AND HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH

19 Apr 2025 Leave a comment

by Dr.Vijay . in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,


Hasti Group of Schools
Dondaicha
Blog Number 298
How Much is Too Much: Navigating Screen Time for Schooling Children
In today’s digital age, screen time has become an integral part of a child’s life. *As a leading child-cantered school, *Our Hasti School recognizes the importance of balancing technology with overall development. But how much screen time is too much for schooling children ? Let’s dive deep in to the subject
It’s never been easier to be entertained, informed and connected.
Our favorite shows, music, social media and the latest news are now available in the palm of our hand 24/7. While we enjoy this convenience, kids are enjoying it as well. Too much, in fact.
With children getting smartphones at younger and younger ages while also having access to TVs, tablets, video games and other technology in the home, they’re getting a lot more daily screen time than previous generations.
Just how much time?
The numbers might shock you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the average daily hours by age group:
• 8-10 years old: Six hours
• 11-14 years old: Nine hours
• 15-18 years old: Seven and 1/2 hours
And these figures don’t even include the time kids spend on screens for their school work.
The health effects
It’s important for parents to be aware of the impact that too much screen time can have on their children’s health, as well as their ability to develop healthy relationships with friends and family
*“Studies are showing links between excessive screen time and various physical and mental health issues in children, such as obesity, depression, behavioral issues and anxiety It also impacts their development of social skills.
“Impatience in real world interactions is one of the biggest results of excessive screen time, You don’t have to be patient with a screen. It’s instant gratification. But you need patience when you’re talking to someone in person. So, it’s important that children learn to wait, listen and respond.
Recommended time limits
paediatricians generally recommend the following guidelines:
• Under 2 years old: Zero screen time, except for video chatting with family or friends
• 2-5 years old: No more than one hour per day co-viewing with a parent or sibling
• 5-17 years old: Generally no more than two hours per day, except for homework
Talk to your child.. This is really a positive parenting tool that can help parents guide their children on what type of screen time is appropriate and when and where it can be enjoyed,
Other proactive steps for parents to take include:
• Screen-free bedrooms: There should be no screens in the bedroom, and children generally shouldn’t view a screen for two hours before bedtime. The reason is a screen’s blue light can prevent the brain from knowing when it’s time to get ready for sleep. Instead kids should engage in other activities, such as reading.
• Fill the void: If you need to cut back on your child’s screen time, don’t leave them to figure out what to do with that free time. Replace it with something positive, such as outdoor sports or other activities.
Focus on face-to-face interactions whether a child is younger or older, human interaction provides benefits that can’t be replaced by screens.
Final thought finding the right balance between screen time and overall development is crucial for schooling children. By understanding the advantages and disadvantages of screen time and setting healthy limits, we can ensure that our children reap the benefits of technology while minimizing its risks.
At Hasti School, we’re committed to guiding parents and children in navigating the digital world responsibly. By working together, we can help our young learners thrive in a world where technology and traditional learning coexist in harmony. * * Dear readers your vlued feed back, remarks ,coimmendations and suggestions are awaited

MODE OF THINKING AND HOW IT IMPACTS OUR PERFORMANCE *

24 Jun 2024 Leave a comment

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The activities of the mind are related to patterns of brain activity. Different mental activities, such as reading a book, painting a picture, or talking to a loved one, each involve different patterns of interaction between networks of nerve cells in the brain The networks involved in one activity are often different from those involved in another activity.

Networks can also be linked together in different patterns. If we looked into the brain, we would see shifting patterns in the activity of networks and in their connections with each other as the mind moves from one task to another. For a while, one pattern predominates, then a shift occurs, so brain networks that previously interacted in one pattern now do so in a different configuration.

Limited number of core patterns of brain activity and interaction seem to crop up as recurring features in a wide variety of different mental activities. These core patterns reflect some basic “modes of mind  namely THINKING MODE  & DOING MODE

For maximum period of time  I am in thinking  mode  than in doing mode

I spend a lot of time dreaming about things — incredible adventures I want to go on, self-improvement projects, all those books I plan on reading  And I THINK  there’s nothing wrong with that. Dreaming is wonderful.

What I’ve noticed, though, is that sometimes *I get stuck in the thinking and dreaming mode , and don’t actually take action.

When I realize this, it’s good for me to make this distinction: am I in the mode of thinking about it, or actually doing it? Both are fine! But at some point, it helps to make the switch: from thinking about it … to Doing.

This is the point where we make a commitment.

We can think of these modes of mind as loosely *analogous to the gears of a car*. Just as each gear has a particular use (starting, accelerating, cruising, etc.), so each mode of mind has its own particular characteristics and functions .

Over the course of a day, as the mind switches from one kind of activity to another, the underlying mode of mind changes—a little like the way that a car, driven through a busy city, there will be a continuous series of changes from one gear to another . And in much the same way *a car can only be in one gear at a time, when the mind is in certain modes, it will not be in other modes at the same time.

Our continued dwelling on how we are not as we would like to be just makes us feel worse, taking us even further from our desired goal. This, in turn only serves to confirm our view that we are not the kind of person we feel we need to be in order to be happy.

Here are four suggestions on how to take charge  from thinking mode to doing mode that is how to shift modes:

1.         Check up on your mode of thinking frequently. The great personal development trainer and speaker Zig Ziglar used to recommend “a checkup from the neck up.” The most important dialogue you’ll have today is with yourself. As you drive home from work, ask yourself: What mode of thinking have I been operating in today ? In recent days? What’s my self-talk been and why

2.         Take action on an idea. Take a look at your “things to do” list. Pick one out and make it happen! Action calms fear, cures inertia, and can alter a negative mindset The satisfaction of accomplishing even a little task or eliminating an irritant, can lead to further action, feeding on itself in a virtuous cycle . There’s nothing more fun than striking through a task on the proverbial “to do” list and here’s why: it shifts your mental mode from Defeatist/Sustainer to Dreamer/Opportunity.

3.         Count to ten and win. To shift out of Defeatist Mode, literally count your blessings. List all the things in your life you have going for you: your friends, job, faith in a higher power, etc. After you’ve proven to yourself that you can do this, consider how you might help others jumpstart their thinking and shift into performance enhancing modes.

4.         Let your Dreamer Mode come out to play. One of my favorite techniques is called WIBGI, which stands for “ wouldn’t it be great if… ?” To help yourself or your colleagues shift to a more visionary state of mind, invite people to weigh in with statements starting with: “wouldn’t it be great if” and vocalize whatever comes to mind.

It’s very easy to fall into one of the less productive thinking modes without even being aware of it . It’s an inescapable part of human existence to sometimes operate from the Defeatist or Sustainer Modes .

The “Doing” Mode

The ruminative state of mind is actually a variant of a much more general mode of mind that has been called the “doing” mode. The job of this mode of mind is to get things done —to achieve particular goals that the mind has set. These goals could relate to the external world—to make a meal, build a house, or travel to the moon—or to the internal world of self—to feel happy,  not make mistakes, never be depressed again , or be a good person . The basic strategy to achieve such goals involves something we call the “discrepancy monitor * a process that continually monitors and evaluates our current situation against a model or standard—an idea of what is desired, required, expected, or feared.

Once this discrepancy monitor is switched on, it will find mismatches between how things are and how we think they should be .

But, crucially, dwelling on how things are not as we want them to be can, naturally enough, create further negative mood.

In this way, our attempts to solve a “problem” by endlessly thinking about it can keep us locked into the state of mind from which we are doing our best to escape.

How the Discrepancy Monitor Works:

1) First we create an idea of how we want things to be, or how we think they should be.

2) Next, we compare that with our idea of how things are right now.

3) If there is a difference between how things are and how we want them to be, then we generate thoughts and actions to try to close the gap.

4) We monitor progress to see whether the gap is increasing or decreasing, and adjust our actions accordingly.

5) We know we have reached our goal when our idea of how WE WANT THEM TO BE –