Is your child's screen time hurting or helping them? Mansi Zaveri Founder of Kidsstoppress moderated a panel in partnership with Netflix on Raising Screen Smart Families - covering responsible screen time, online safety, parental controls, and conscious parenting in the age of streaming.

The panelists comprised of

Pratik Gandhi - an actor and a parent. He will be sharing his parenting experiences, and the realities of setting boundaries. And of course an actor's perspective on content consumption when there is so much around you.

Mansi Zaveri - Founder of Kidsstoppress.com - a platform that reaches over 20 million parents across India & a certified Conscious Parenting Coach. She was the moderator for the panel.

Mahima Kaul - Director, Global Affairs, Netflix India - who brings a strong lens on policy, safety, and how platforms are thinking about responsible viewing for families.

Dr. Shwetambara Sabharwal - clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. She’s helped us understand what actually shapes children's screen experiences and what healthy, intentional viewing looks like developmentally.

Tanya Bami - Series Head, Netflix India helps shape the stories we watch and understands the power of content in influencing young minds.

The panel discussion included conversations on
▸ The effects of screen time on kids
▸ How to set up and use Netflix parental controls (step-by-step)
▸ The psychology of digital addiction in children
▸ Age-appropriate content & - what parents must know
▸ Online safety: What your child is really watching

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Building healthy habits for their kids is something every parent strives to do. The foundations for lifelong health are built very early between the ages of 3 and 5 years as per experts.

At #KSPAwards2025 Dr Rohita Shetty, Medical Affairs Head, Abbott India & Dr Jayanti Prakash, Director, Education, Content & Curriculum, Sesame Workshop India chatted with Mansi Zaveri, Founder Kidsstoppress on how to empower children and families to build healthy routines around three important behaviors.

80% of a child's brain is developed by the age of 5. Using characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster & Chumki, from Sesame Street, they are trying to educate kids & parents on the 3 essential pillar of good health for our kids. Must watch episode.

Kidsstoppress Podcast — India's #1 Parenting Podcast
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Are you raising a resilient child — or accidentally raising one who can't cope?
In this episode of the Kidsstoppress Podcast — India's #1 Parenting Podcast — host Mansi Zaveri is back with developmental paediatrician Dr. Samir Dalwai for a conversation that every modern Indian parent needs to hear: are we over-protecting our children — and is it doing more harm than good?
In today's world, the instinct to protect our children from pain, failure, and discomfort feels natural — even loving. But child development experts increasingly warn that over-protected children are struggling more, not less. They're anxious, easily overwhelmed, and ill-equipped to handle the inevitable challenges of real life.
So where do we draw the line between keeping our children safe and letting them grow?
In this episode, you'll learn:

What "over-protection" actually looks like in everyday Indian parenting
How resilience is built in children — and what gets in the way
Why letting children experience failure is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give
The difference between a supportive parent and a helicopter parent
Age-appropriate challenges parents can introduce to build grit and confidence
How to respond when your child faces disappointment, rejection, or struggle
What Dr. Dalwai recommends for raising emotionally strong, adaptable children
The long-term impact of over-protection on a child's mental health and self-esteem

Resilience isn't about raising tough kids. It's about raising children who know how to face difficulty, process their emotions, and bounce back — stronger every time.
This is a short but deeply insightful episode that will make you rethink the way you show up for your child.

Kidsstoppress Podcast — India's #1 Parenting Podcast
Ranked India's Top Parenting Podcast by Feedspot. Trusted by millions of Indian parents for over a decade — bringing you real conversations with experts on parenting, wellness, and family life.

📲 Follow Kidsstoppress:
📸 Instagram — @kidsstoppress
🔵 Facebook — facebook.com/kidsstoppress
▶️ YouTube — youtube.com/kidsstoppress
🎧 Spotify — Kidsstoppress Podcast
🌐 www.kidsstoppress.com

#IndianParentingPodcast #TopIndianParentingPodcast #KidsstoppressParentingPodcast #SimplifyingParenting

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