Gadget Free Hour 2021
Gadget Free Hour 2021
#GadgetFreeHour 2020 | Experience the Joy & Magic of Connection!
This year, on World Children's Day, ParentCircle is launching the second edition of #GadgetFreeHour - Disconnect to Reconnect Campaign, urging parents to set aside one hour (from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm) on Friday, 20th November 2020, to spend time with their children, free from the distractions of gadgets and work. Visit www.gadgetfreehour.com, to take the pledge, and be a part of our various activities.
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Mansi Chaturvedi Dec 1, 2020
PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 28, 2020
We made the alphabet characters from the wheat dough and stick those on back of the door. My baby really likes to play with dough as he watche me while cooking. And this was very best time we spent together in #gudgetFreeHour.
Jyoti Gupta Nov 26, 2020
My kids are learning to decorate our altar and dress up the dieties. #gadget free hour
Team ParentCircle Nov 26, 2020
During #GadgetFreeHour 2020, we asked parents to turn off their gadgets for an hour and spend time with their children. We are truly overwhelmed by the response that we received. Over 15 million lives touched! The numbers tell their own story! Thanks to every single one of you for being part of this initiative and helping to spread the word. Please do share your #GadgetFreeHour Stories here with us!
Thanks to every single one of you for being part of this initiative and helping to spread the word.
Please do share your #GadgetFreeHour Stories here with us!
Athishay Sudhir's Mom Nov 21, 2020
The present situation that is the pandemic has created havoc but on the positive side Athishay inculcated the habit of reading which I am very happy and proud. Started with Magic pot, Geronimo Stilton and so on.... Today we utilized the time ie gadget free hour for the same as I had bought him a new book, Sudha murthys Grandma stories.Few I read it out for him as it has less pictures and wanted to make intersting...after 2 stories he started reading on his own.Both were busy reading.Todays reader tomorrow's leader
Started with Magic pot, Geronimo Stilton and so on....
Today we utilized the time ie gadget free hour for the same as I had bought him a new book, Sudha murthys Grandma stories.Few I read it out for him as it has less pictures and wanted to make intersting...after 2 stories he started reading on his own.Both were busy reading.Todays reader tomorrow's leader
PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 21, 2020
Mythily Ramanan Nov 21, 2020
Gadget free hour was really exciting. As such mostly I spend less screen time with my daughter in a day. But having taken this pledge , it was really an add on. Had fun time playing treasure hunt with all her toys,infact she found it interesting when I kept changing objects to play peek a boo with her toys. More physical activity as I kept changing rooms and her toys while she had to run and around and spot them hiding. Second , it also made me more creative as she wanted me to tell stories with her toy world. I also made an extension of my story telling asking her to give her own ideas and end to the story. It was fun to see her creative answers. We also had cake cutting and get together for a send off party. Since ours was a safe environment in the apartment, she got this opportunity to be with her friends for a while . It is really wonderful without gadgets how much we can do and spend time fruitfully in our own world.
Second , it also made me more creative as she wanted me to tell stories with her toy world. I also made an extension of my story telling asking her to give her own ideas and end to the story. It was fun to see her creative answers.
We also had cake cutting and get together for a send off party. Since ours was a safe environment in the apartment, she got this opportunity to be with her friends for a while .
It is really wonderful without gadgets how much we can do and spend time fruitfully in our own world.
PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 20, 2020
Sumana Sarkar Nov 20, 2020
We had a wonderful time, my daughter drew pictures,Kutu our pet was also very happy getting undivided attention of us,we also played chess,normally I avoid playing this game as I am not good at it, but today my daughter asked for it first thing as I promised her to play with her whatever she wishes.We thoroughly enjoyed the time. Thank you Parentcircle.
Jaigopal Nov 20, 2020
Radha Somasundaram Nov 20, 2020
Cycling within apartment
Search puzzle crossword
Learnt 4 thirukural
Radha Somasundaram Nov 20, 2020
@Radha Somasundaram
Team ParentCircle Nov 20, 2020
As we are celebrating #GadgetFreeHour today, 20 November 2020, we are going Live with a special LIVE BLOG on #GadgetFreeHour. Follow us for live updates and video messages from parents, experts, celebs, media on #GadgetFreeHour. Live Blog: <a href="https://www.parentcircle.com/article/gadget-free-hour-2020-live-updates/" target="_blank" style="color: #0065f6;">https://www.parentcircle.com/article/gadget-free-hour-2020-live-updates/</a>
Live Blog: https://www.parentcircle.com/article/gadget-free-hour-2020-live-updates/
Team ParentCircle Nov 20, 2020
In todays age, gadget use is inevitable but how do we set limits and balance our screen time with family time? #GadgetFreeHour is an initiative by ParentCircle to encourage parents to spend some time away from their gadgets to reconnect with their children. ParentCircle Founder Nalina Ramalakshmi and Managing Editor, Jyothi Prabhakar, will be speaking about the #GadgetFreeHour initiative on Tamil Puthiya Thalaimurai channel at 2PM today. Dont forget to tune in!
#GadgetFreeHour is an initiative by ParentCircle to encourage parents to spend some time away from their gadgets to reconnect with their children.
ParentCircle Founder Nalina Ramalakshmi and Managing Editor, Jyothi Prabhakar, will be speaking about the #GadgetFreeHour initiative on Tamil Puthiya Thalaimurai channel at 2PM today.
Dont forget to tune in!
Team ParentCircle Nov 19, 2020
INSTA LIVE ALERT | 20th Nov @ 6 PM Are you all living under one roof and yet spending a lonely time in a digital world? Nalina Ramalakshmi, Founder of ParentCircle tells you how to break away from gadgets and discover the joy of connection with your child! Join Us on ParentCircle's Instagram Page @ 6 PM on 20th Nov: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/parentcircle/" target="_blank" style="color: #0065f6;">https://www.instagram.com/parentcircle/</a>
Are you all living under one roof and yet spending a lonely time in a digital world? Nalina Ramalakshmi, Founder of ParentCircle tells you how to break away from gadgets and discover the joy of connection with your child!
Join Us on ParentCircle's Instagram Page @ 6 PM on 20th Nov: https://www.instagram.com/parentcircle/
Team ParentCircle Nov 18, 2020
Subhashree Ravichandran Nov 6, 2020
It is a wonderful initiative to go gadget free on a particular date and time, to start with. Especially during these stressful times, when many parents and almost all the children are much dependent on their gadgets for work and for learning. Staying away from gadgets is an effective way to reconnect with the family, to relax,to rewind and to reinvent themselves. I would happily be a party to it and shall promote the idea with my friends, family and my students.
I would happily be a party to it and shall promote the idea with my friends, family and my students.
Subhashree Ravichandran Nov 9, 2020
@Subhashree Ravichandran
Check out https://www.parentcircle.com/gadget-free-hour/ to find various means through which you can spread the word about the Campaign, the various pre-event activities you can be a part of, get access to our content repository filled with articles, videos, expert suggestions, tips, and more that'll help you and your family.
Team ParentCircle Nov 9, 2020
Face-to-face conversations and connection time are what children need to have optimal brain development. But excessive use of gadgets disrupts that connection and adversely impacts the childs well-being. So, what can we do to restore that connection and balance gadget-time and family-time? To know more, join the panel discussion from leading experts in the industry. This session is brought to you by ParentCircle and Early Childhood Association.
So, what can we do to restore that connection and balance gadget-time and family-time?
To know more, join the panel discussion from leading experts in the industry. This session is brought to you by ParentCircle and Early Childhood Association.
Team ParentCircle Nov 9, 2020
@Team ParentCircle
Team ParentCircle Nov 9, 2020
Have you signed up for our 20-Day Challenge to spend gadget-free time with your family? We give you the ideas, you do it as a family, track your progress, and share your experiences with us! Sign Up for the 20-20 Disconnect2Reconnect Challenge! For 20 Days, spend 20 minutes with your family, engaging in 20 fun ways without any of your gadgets! Sounds exciting? What are you waiting for? Sign up now: <a href="https://www.parentcircle.com/gadget-free-hour/#challenge" target="_blank" style="color: #0065f6;">https://www.parentcircle.com/gadget-free-hour/#challenge</a>
We give you the ideas, you do it as a family, track your progress, and share your experiences with us! Sign Up for the 20-20 Disconnect2Reconnect Challenge!
For 20 Days, spend 20 minutes with your family, engaging in 20 fun ways without any of your gadgets!
Sounds exciting? What are you waiting for? Sign up now: https://www.parentcircle.com/gadget-free-hour/#challenge
PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 9, 2020
Today is day 9 of the contest 20-20 challenge. I want to post the experiences of each day with photo. Where can I share? Please guide.
PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 9, 2020
@PIRAI GANAPATHI
Mention the Hashtag #Disconnect2ReconnectChallenge and mentioning the Day of your Challenge. :) Looking forward to knowing about your experiences!
PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 1, 2020
PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 2, 2020
@PIRAI GANAPATHI
Team ParentCircle Oct 21, 2020
MY FAMILY TIME CONTEST | #GadgetFreeHour Special Do you know what your child's favourite pastime is? Video games? Watching TV? Playing with friends? Well, actually, nothing excites your child more than spending time with you! That is why we, at ParentCircle, have come up with an exciting contest to help your child portray how they like spending gadget-free time with you. Enrol your child in the MY FAMILY TIME Contest NOW! For more details on the contest, click on <a href="http://bit.ly/37mK05A" target="_blank" style="color: #0065f6;">http://bit.ly/37mK05A</a> Age: For all children below 18 years Contest Closing Date: November 8, 2020 Submit your entries: - By email to <a href="mailto:gadgetfreehour@parentcircle.in" target="_blank" style="color: #0065f6;">gadgetfreehour@parentcircle.in</a> (or) - Post it on social media and tag us along with the hashtag #GFHFamilyTimeContest and tag at least 5 friends Share your child's creative works with us! Exciting prizes to be won!
Do you know what your child's favourite pastime is? Video games? Watching TV? Playing with friends? Well, actually, nothing excites your child more than spending time with you!
That is why we, at ParentCircle, have come up with an exciting contest to help your child portray how they like spending gadget-free time with you.
Enrol your child in the MY FAMILY TIME Contest NOW! For more details on the contest, click on http://bit.ly/37mK05A
Age: For all children below 18 years
Contest Closing Date: November 8, 2020
Submit your entries:
- By email to gadgetfreehour@parentcircle.in (or)
- Post it on social media and tag us along with the hashtag #GFHFamilyTimeContest and tag at least 5 friends
Share your child's creative works with us! Exciting prizes to be won!
Team ParentCircle Oct 15, 2020
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