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Team ParentCircle Mar 13 2020
Is your child unable to put down his gadget without fight, tears, or yelling? Learn from an award-winning global screen-time expert how you can handle this new menace. Its a ParentCircle Exclusive.
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Team ParentCircle Jan 31 2020
Is your family leading a life that is heads-down or heads-up? Did we get you thinking? Read on for inputs a hands-on expert dad in this exclusive conversation.
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Team ParentCircle Jan 14 2020
Read about one of the worlds leading authority on parenting talk about connecting with children in this exclusive conversation.
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Team ParentCircle Jan 30 2020
@Team ParentCircle I enjoyed reading this article. Every word she says is so relatable.
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Team ParentCircle Jan 6 2020
One of worlds best-known parenting Gurus, Dr Laura Markham in a freewheeling chat with Ms. Nalina Ramalakshmi, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of ParentCircle.
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Team ParentCircle Dec 27 2019
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Team ParentCircle Jan 2 2020
@Team ParentCircle This is best. In fact for me and my hubby, we keep wishing that we can spend more fun time with our children. However much we spend time together, it always seems less.
Correct, to a 2020 where we can spend more family time.Thank you.
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Team ParentCircle Dec 18 2019
In todays busy and fast-paced world, it is refreshing to see families where closeness is valued and nurtured, particularly between parents and children.
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Team ParentCircle Dec 13 2019
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Team ParentCircle Dec 15 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 20 2019
As soon as my toddler started to imitate me, I have challenged myself to use the gadget at the time when he is asleep. I utilise gadget time in posting my thoughts, posting my creativity appropriately in authorised groups and circles. I got to know the major difference between using more time on gadget and specified time allotted for gadget. Through my creativity, I connected with bacchaparty group and am utilising my strengths in giving practical education to them. They enjoy so much by doing it and want to be surrounded, have fun and ask for more tasks. I found my inner peace by disconnecting to reconnect with my inner innocent child.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 25 2019
@PIRAI GANAPATHI Wow! Kanisha, you surely have a way with words - inspiring!
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Aarthy Nov 22 2019
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Aarthy Nov 25 2019
@Aarthy Wow! Sounds fun. Great that your family follows it as a routine.
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Team ParentCircle Nov 25 2019
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Aarthy Nov 22 2019
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Aarthy Nov 22 2019
Tiny Teddies Playgroup & Activity Centre by KADAL
Parent of M.RIYA CHOWDARY:
Gadget free hour : Riya was at nearby park playing with her friends
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Aarthy Nov 22 2019
Tiny Teddies Playgroup & Activity Centre by KADAL
Parent of VARADHAMALA :
We went to the library with varadhamala, read books to her, played some board games and had a good time
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Aarthy Nov 22 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 21 2019
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Sangeeta Rao Nov 18 2019
Our gadget free hour was so gadget free that we didn't even click pics :)
It started off by me narrating stories to my kids followed by some childhood games of Chinese whispers, word building and secret tunnel.. my 6 year old made us roll with laughter during Chinese whispers.. Their father then took us out for a children day special dinner.. it was not a gadget free hour but a gadget free whole evening indeed :)
We have renamed this hour as " bonding time " and pledged to include this in our daily routine.. thank u !
Sangeeta Rao
Mother of Dakshayani and Ayushman
Grade 6 and grade 1 respectively
Akshar Arbol International School ( chennai)
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Sangeeta Rao Nov 19 2019
@Sangeeta Rao Its really nice to read about your family time and the fun filled evening:) Same with us too regarding pictures; can relate as we also didnt click pictures :)
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Sangeeta Rao Nov 19 2019
@Sangeeta Rao Great :)
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Sangeeta Rao Nov 19 2019
@Sangeeta Rao Wow! Love how you have renamed it Bonding Time. Essentially, it is a time to just enjoy each others' company and have some unfiltered fun together. So happy to know your story!
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Sangeeta Rao Nov 19 2019
@Sangeeta Rao That truly is gadget free, Roopa. Must have been so enjoyable, just cherishing each others' company, isn't it?
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Suvi Joseph Nov 15 2019
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Suvi Joseph Nov 18 2019
@Suvi Joseph This is so heartwarming :)
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Sukanya Rachitaa 6E Mother Nov 15 2019
Hi All
My daughter Rachitaa of Class 6E was given this activity of spending 1 hour.
We played with his cousin and went for a walk. We discussed about childhood days of me and spoke about her atrocities as kid.
We make this a.habit of talking 10 to 15 min before sleeping. Now we extended this to 1 hour. Thanks for the activity
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Sukanya Rachitaa 6E Mother Nov 18 2019
@Sukanya Rachitaa 6E Mother Wow! This is so encouraging!
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 16 2019
It is super to play with my children
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 18 2019
@PIRAI GANAPATHI So true, no greater joy than spending time with our children :)
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 16 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 18 2019
@PIRAI GANAPATHI This is lovely! We hope you enjoyed #GadgetFreeHour!
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Team ParentCircle Nov 15 2019
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SPARTANNS MATRICULATION SCHOOL Nov 15 2019
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Vanmathi Nov 15 2019
It was a very good experience to spend time with Veda.lots of fun and joy.both of us enjoy playing.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 15 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 15 2019
Education is ment for empower human to fullfil his food, shelter and save his family. So main education is farming which will Teach everything in your Life. educated Farmer ( reading, writing,and simple maths and native language learnings through mother language). Natural farming is good for human and nature.childrens should be educated through home education system.
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Praveen Irudiyaraj Nov 15 2019
Had a Fabulous time with my son Darwin... We played football and had little fun time with him ...Gud initiative by Govt via parent circle n thanks to School to support such kind of activities..
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K.suganthi Nov 15 2019
It was really a great day with joy and fun.
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J BASHEER Nov 15 2019
I am very happy to spend my sons
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Siva prakash Nov 15 2019
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Gokulakrishnan Nov 15 2019
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Praveen Irudiyaraj Nov 15 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
We gave gifts to the kids ,we danced with them and my son grand parents also enjoyed with them and it was a lovely moment.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
We spent the gadget free hour by opening the childrens day gifts and had a family get together and enjoyed having dinner together in a restaurant .
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Priyavetri Nov 14 2019
I played hide and seek with my childrens
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Gokulakrishnan Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
we remembered our school days
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Raghunath S M Nov 14 2019
It's a good initiative #gadgetfreehour. It was difficult to have been gadget-free for one hour. But we had passed the test. We had spent the hour with our twin-kids studying in LKG. We had played with them during that hour. The kids were also joyful during that hour. It's very sad to feel that the inanimate gadgets had taken us to such an extent that we need an initiative to share time with our kids.
Thanks,
Parents of Girish & Girisha.
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K V Kishore Kumar Nov 14 2019
Today evening we had a garden party with kids and enjoyed a lot... Along with gadget free, we teached kids to be eco friendly. So we carried our own plates, tumblers and water for garden party to avoid disposables.
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Priyavetri Nov 14 2019
Iam very happy the moment and enjoy gadget free hour v.mirdhula UKG.C gksvvj college
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Gokulakrishnan Nov 14 2019
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Arun Mohan E Nov 14 2019
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Sravanthi Nov 14 2019
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Gokulakrishnan Nov 14 2019
Kings and Queens Residential school, Arakkonam, Tamilnadu
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Risaafonso Nov 14 2019
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Arun Mohan E Nov 14 2019
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Bharathi Chillakuri Nov 14 2019
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Bharathi Chillakuri Nov 14 2019
@Bharathi Chillakuri Super
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Bharathi Chillakuri Nov 14 2019
@Bharathi Chillakuri Thank you Jaya
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V.D.Reshwin Nov 14 2019
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Arun Mohan E Nov 14 2019
We went to birthday party and spend time with my child and other kids to enjoy the party
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
We had chit chat, snacks, indoor game and fun time
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Asha Nov 14 2019
We played shuttle cork and played indoor games and we enjoyed our evening with snacks and had a great day
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Haripranav Nov 14 2019
This was a balance game for my child
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Spent time with my friends by playing kabbadi
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Haripranav Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
After many years we had got an wonderful. Moment in home
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Jaya Nov 14 2019
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Jaya Nov 14 2019
@Jaya
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Jaya Nov 14 2019
I am spending time with my child
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Divya Nov 14 2019
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Bharath Nov 14 2019
As a parent I thank cbse for taking an initiative to bring the parent and kids together which we don't see now a days. Kids and we parents are addicted to gadgets for the past 10 odd years. Now things will change rapidly and soon we may see the golden and olden moments coming back again
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Iam busy on 365 days in my own business,but today my daughters request me to play with us as on their teachers order. V enjoyed a lot and v know what v r missing in our routine life,this all credit goes to Gadget free hour 2019 program.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Ok
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Bharath Nov 14 2019
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Karthigeyan S Nov 14 2019
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Divya Nov 14 2019
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Beulah Nov 14 2019
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NAJEERAHAMAD Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
It was really a grateful opportunity to realize how gadgets created a hollow space between children and parent
Me and my wife played a game by asking questions to each othets from which we were able to understand more from my daughter Dhanya, of her likes and dislikes. Thank you for creating this wonderful opportunity and i would be more interactive with my kids from now, than with the gadgets.
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Dineshbabu Nov 14 2019
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NAJEERAHAMAD Nov 14 2019
Very good
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Dineshbabu Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
It's a great experience with our kid today as we spent our time by playing with him.thanks and awesome gadget free hour.
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NATESH KUMAR N Nov 14 2019
Very delighted playing carom board with my daughter
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Pratap Reddy Nov 14 2019
Thank CBSE for taking such an initiative programme
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
I really enjoyed with my daughters a lot ,and had a good experience,It gave a more happiness and it builds our strong relationships
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Sudha Jayakumari Nov 14 2019
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Natarajanaravind Nov 14 2019
Happy childrens day
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Divya Nov 14 2019
We remember this event about our childhood days.from this moment we will spend lot of time with my children.thanks a lot for having such a wonderful opportunity.we enjoyed a lot
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Pratap Reddy Nov 14 2019
Its been amazing and spending time with children really gives happiness and also build strong relationships
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Nazeeaji Nov 14 2019
We enjoyed with our children.its very good idea to motivate the parents to spend with their children.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Thanks fr thz giving wonderfull opportunity
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Gudiya Nov 14 2019
Today we have a lot of fun together and it is the happiest moment and we had a great time
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
I got relaxed I played with my mom and dad
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
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Sujatha Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Good School Good Teaching at Sri Venkateswa Bala Kuteer
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
@PIRAI GANAPATHI IAM also in same school syanala nagar
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
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Prabhakar Nov 14 2019
We did mehandi, we ate some special food, we enjoyed a lot. Every day we are spending with my kid but to day is very special. Happy childrens day. But I am requesting every parents take pledge stop pollution and waste water and power make saroundings clean thank you
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Nisham Nov 14 2019
Sainisham
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Nisham Nov 14 2019
@Nisham I and my motherplay in cricket
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
I felt relaxed with my child. Me and my child played lots of games. Boosts my energy while away from gadgets. Thank you.
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Roopa M Nov 14 2019
We ate dinner on the porch and enjoyed the cool breeze. Then, my son played the guitar. Our phones, tv, and other gadgets were switched off. The hour flew by pleasantly. We had a good time.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Great experience spent time with my kid.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
It is great to spend time with my daughter. It's awesome and peaceful.
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Krishnaveni Nov 14 2019
It was really nice. I enjoyed with my son
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
I'm soo happy about this GADGET FREE HOUR this 1 hour would be a memorable moment for all childrens including me it was soo amazing tht I enjoyed a Lott with my dad as a bike ride with him......
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Sasiprabha Jeyaraman Nov 14 2019
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Rithikesh77 Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Very happy to spend with my daughter V.Kannika Devi...We discussed many things. All personal related once, her likes, dislikes, interest, friends circle etc. Even we spoke abt her studies, TV shows etc. She felt very happy spending time with me. We enjoyed our chat discussion. Also advised her many things about our life going. People we face with many characters, and to adjust our life accordingly. Many thanks for sharing such website which made parents kids bond relationship more and more stronger. Thanks much.
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Rithikesh77 Nov 14 2019
We played xo game in very enjoy
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Sakthivel.L Nov 14 2019
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Karthga Manikannan Nov 14 2019
Wow it's really good. My daughter enjoyed well. At weekends she use to play with us,
but today she enjoyed more. Thank you
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Bought snake & ladder game and given to children on the occasion of children's day
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Sasiprabha Jeyaraman Nov 14 2019
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Suresh Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Namasthe. Enjoyed with my colleague and discussed about good old days of school. Informed my parents to spend time with their children and got good feedback. Good initiative. Kudos to parent circle.
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Soundarrajan Nov 14 2019
I really enjoy with my daughter today I spend time to my daughter with speaking dancing playing so happy in my family . All family members don't use the mobile ,TV . We join to speaking enjoy this day
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Sivakumar Nov 14 2019
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Vijayasharma Nov 14 2019
@Vijayasharma Golden moments.. thank you for the special experience
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Ameeruddin Nov 14 2019
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Suresh Nov 14 2019
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Ganesan Nov 14 2019
Vasundhara ganesan
I enjoyed playing with my father .I was so happy
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
I had a lot of enjoyment with my son we enjoyed it very much
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Geethava i Nov 14 2019
More than me my daughter enjoyed a lot. It's a nice experience. Going to follow daily.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
It was good and great
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Ramyakarthick Nov 14 2019
Me and my child very happy
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Actually we chitchat everyday but it is nice and joyful by playing with my daughter
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Super
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
IT WAS GOOD I FELT EUPHORIC MOMOMENT WITH CHILDREN NICE
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Manjushree N Nov 14 2019
Hi All,
I had a great time with my daughter Shubhangi , we were talking about today's event which was held in school. She told me how teachers performed by singing and dancing for kids. She mentioned that she was very happy and she had lot of fun today. Then went to near by shop walking and talking, and we played in barbie's dream house. I really had a great and lovely time with her with out any gadgets, even she had lots fun and lovely great time, she was soo happy to see me early at home.
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Rithikesh77 Nov 14 2019
Hi Iam Rithikesh I enjoyed with my mother so much
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Suvi Thomas Nov 14 2019
We had nice time , we usualy discuss and play for 20 to 30 min but as it is 1hr we pent much more time like reading stories, playing xox tic toc game and made a short story with her toys... Happy Childrens Day
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Had a great time playing damsharas and went for a long drive.
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Bindu Nov 14 2019
Very enjoyble and feeling very happy, i danced with my kids and played different games
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NATESH KUMAR N Nov 14 2019
I am very happy spending time with my parents.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Good
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Had a happy time with my children
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Ponkumaran Nov 14 2019
We were enjoyed well. We were enjoyable. The kids thoughts very beautiful. We encouraged to CHILDREN'S to read well. We surprised to hear the kids thoughts. We played and readed story books etc...... we shared everything with children
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
We enjoyed with the children and they also shared their experience, he is very happy
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
This gadget free hour is very good idea.Now a days parents are busy with their works.They haven't time to spend with their kids. I am trying to follow this one everyday
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Thanks for giving amazing opportunity
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Srivaary Nov 14 2019
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kathirvel G Nov 14 2019
Its wonderful experience with my cute daughter, i really felt that i spend good time with her and without any Technology's
Thanks to Parent circle
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
I played hide and seek with my children
I enjoyed a lot
My children felt very comfortable and happy
Thanks for CBSE
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Thank you for this Giving amazing postion
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RAMESH K S Nov 14 2019
Very enjoyable. We have to spend few hrs daily with kids. Then only we came to know the thoughts of our kids. The Interaction will have transfer the values of our life to them.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
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Sheer's family Nov 14 2019
Hello everyone really amazing spending time with our children
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Darshan creations 3.0 Nov 14 2019
Thank you for this golden opportunity
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Darshan creations 3.0 Nov 14 2019
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Darshan creations 3.0 Nov 14 2019
Playing Carrom board
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Kennynisanth Nov 14 2019
Had a great time
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Really we enjoyed well....
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SEENIYAMMAL Nov 14 2019
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Yathish Nov 14 2019
It is very happy send time with kids I am going to follow this every day
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Harivishnu Nov 14 2019
I am very happy this moment .
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Sathya Nov 14 2019
It's really awesome moments.....playing with my childrens.....I pledge the time......
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Selvakumar Nov 14 2019
Encourage my child to help to others with love.
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PIRAI GANAPATHI Nov 14 2019
Childrens day special
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