Digital Wellness for Families - Expert Panel at the Festival of Play
Digital Wellness for Families: Making the Right Choices Around Screen Time
Venue: Saptaparni, Hyderabad
Date & Time: March 2nd, Sunday @ 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Duration: 60 minutes
In today's tech-driven world, fostering healthy digital habits has become one of the most important challenges for families. How do we set an example and help our children develop a mindful relationship with technology, while preserving the joys of play, creativity, and connection in the real world?
Join our expert panel as they explore practical strategies for parents to play an active role in guiding their children through the digital landscape. Learn how to set boundaries, encourage meaningful tech use, and create a family culture that prioritizes balance and well-being.
Register now for the Festival of Play. Seats are limited for the event. The Festival ticket will grant you access to all panel discussions, as well as the marketplace, play space and performances.
Meet the Panelists:
Swathi Kandru is a therapeutic play practitioner (Play Therapy UK) with over 10 years of experience working with children in various academic and educational settings. She uses her current clinical training in creative arts play therapy and child development to help children to make sense of difficult life experiences, or complex psychological issues through play.
Shalini Gianchandani, a counselling therapist with 24+ years of experience, has worked with diverse individuals and families. Specializing in Solution-Focused Therapy, risk assessments, and family counselling, she uses a multi-modal approach to provide tailored support, including forensic and marital counselling.
Dr. Varudhini Kankipati, Ph.D., is a psychologist specializing in individual, family, and group therapy. She has extensive experience in behavioral health, helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship issues, and crisis management.
Sonam, originally from Hyderabad, earned her PhD in Behavioral Sciences after studying at BITS Pilani. She worked as a UX researcher at Meta and Google in California before returning to Hyderabad in 2024 to launch Flavour Lab, a company teaching children to cook nutritious, sustainable food through games and hands-on classes.
Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, an award-winning pediatrician with 18+ years of experience, specializes in preventive healthcare and newborn care. Based at Magna Centres, Hyderabad, she authored Baby and Child Care and shares expert advice on various platforms. A JIPMER graduate, she won the Times of India Rising Star award in 2017.