Are screens making our children anxious, inattentive or socially withdrawn? What is ADHD and how do you identify learning disabilities early? In this insightful episode of The Faye D’Souza Show, Dr. Samir Dalwai, renowned developmental pediatrician, breaks down the complexities of child development in the digital age. We explore: - When to worry about screen time - How to spot signs of ADHD or learning issues - Whether children should be using social media at all - The rise in developmental and behavioral issues - How early intervention can change lives If you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about how young minds are being shaped today, this conversation is a must-watch. Research: Ajit Andhare & Ira Jha Faye Manger: Shruti Somaiya Show Producer: Ira Jha Hair: Sangeeta Kusum Udmale Makeup: Sakshi Shah 00:00 – 00:55 – Introduction 00:55 – 02:32 – On the Show 02:32 – 02:47 – Meet the Guest 02:47 – 04:47 – What is developmental and behavioural paediatrics? 04:47 – 08:06 – When should one see a developmental or behavioural paediatrician? 08:06 – 10:55 – How to recognise if your child is developing at the right pace? 10:55 – 13:34 – Do children coming from single-child nuclear families pick up fewer social skills? 13:34 – 14:48 – What is nurturing care? 14:48 – 17:10 – How do you supplement the environment of a joint family in a nuclear set-up? 17:10 – 22:04 – At what point should a child be exposed to a screen at all? 22:04 – 24:54 – Should teenagers be exposed to social media? 24:54 – 26:37 – How do you stop a child from using the screen in a digital world? 26:37 – 30:04 – Does playing sports help a child to regulate negative emotions better? 30:04 – 33:23 – How can parents recognise learning disabilities in their child? 33:23 – 34:54 – How do parents work with their child’s learning disabilities? 34:54 – 39:11 – What is ADHD? 39:11 – 42:04 – How do you modify the environment according to the adaptability of children with ADHD? 42:04 – 44:19 – How does a parent know when to look into neurodiversity? 44:19 – 54:25 – How do you diagnose autism? 54:25 – 55:31 – Are extracurricular classes detrimental to children? 55:31 – 57:35 – How does lack of rest and sleep due to a busy schedule affect a child’s development? 57:35 – 59:07 – What is the one normal behaviour pattern that parents get nervous about? 59:07 – 01:01:55 – Young adults today prefer texting over phone calls. Has the pandemic affected people’s social skills? 01:01:55 – 01:02:08 – Ending #adhd #learningdisabilities #parenting #screentime #childdevelopment #socialmedia #childhealth #neurodiversity #developmentalpediatrics #kidsandtechnology #childbehavior #mentalhealth #education #digitalparenting #fayedsouza #drsamirdalwai #parentingtips #adhdawareness #kidsandphones #earlyintervention Join my channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzI8K9xO_5E-4iCP7Km6cRQ/join For more news and updates, download the Beatroot News App: https://www.beatrootnews.com/download Follow Faye D’Souza on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fayedsouza Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fayedsouza Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FayeDSouzaOfficial