WHEN SCREENS REPLACE SWINGS: THE HIDDEN IMPACT OF EXCESSIVE SCREEN TIME

"Overall, it seems safe to assume that smaller plot sized villas with a larger number of units in the project is what is typically expected in North Goa in order to appeal to holiday home buyers. However, anything independent or gated with a larger plot size may be considered for relocation in the north as well."

- Dr. Anshula Tayal Bansal

Dr. Anshula Tayal Bansal is a distinguished consultant specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology and Intensive Care at Manipal Hospitals, Goa. A Gold Medalist in her MBBS from MAMC, she further excelled by earning an MD in Pediatrics from LHMC, along with a DNB in Pediatrics and a DM in Pediatric Pulmonology & Intensive Care from AIIMS, Delhi. Her robust academic background and clinical expertise underscore her commitment to providing outstanding pediatric care.

It is a breezy evening, 6 year old Aditi is enjoying watching her favorite television programme and her elder brother is occupied in a racing game on his tablet. Soon the parents reach home, and instruct them to go and play outside. What follows is fifteen noisy minutes of yelling, crying and tantrums. This is not an uncommon scenario in today's digital age, where children are spending more time on screens than ever before. We often talk about how this leads to eye strain, sedentary lifestyle and bad posture. However, excessive screen exposure can hamper a child's growth in ways that may go unnoticed.

1. EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION