✦ Sachetana Junior — Ages 8–12

Your child isn’t addicted to screens.
Their brain is following a reward system.

A 10-session programme designed for children aged 8–12. It rewires how children relate to screens — without power struggles, without taking devices away, without guilt.

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10
Sessions of 45 minutes each. Child-focused, age-appropriate.
₹1,999
Complete 10-session programme. No per-session billing.
8–12
Age group. Adapted language, stories, and exercises for this stage.
Why Standard Approaches Fail

Why willpower doesn’t work for children — and what does.

The prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain responsible for self-control — is not fully developed until age 25. Asking a child to limit screen time through willpower is asking them to use a brain system they don’t have yet. Parental controls create workarounds. Time limits create conflict. Sachetana Junior works differently.

It uses age-appropriate narratives, values-based exercises, and behavioural psychology to help children understand their own relationship with screens — and to want to change it, rather than being forced to. Parent check-ins at sessions 1, 5, and 10.

Programme Includes

What Your Child Gets

10 Sessions (45 min each)
Direct sessions with Dr. Priya. Child-led conversation, not adult-imposed correction. The child is the expert on their own life.
Age-Appropriate Activities
Stories, drawings, and exercises designed specifically for the 8–12 developmental stage. No adult vocabulary, no lecture format.
Parent Check-Ins
Sessions 1, 5, and 10 include a parent briefing. Dr. Priya explains what’s been covered and what to reinforce at home.
Screen Deceptions Workbook
An age-appropriate workbook the child completes between sessions. Makes the learning stick beyond the 45 minutes.
Parenting Guide
How to support what your child is learning at home — language to use, pitfalls to avoid, and how to have screen conversations without conflict.
WhatsApp Support
Throughout the programme, Dr. Priya is available for parent questions. No waiting for the next session for urgent guidance.
₹1,999

Complete 10-session programme · Ages 8–12 · In-person Bhopal or online

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Common Questions

About Sachetana Junior

QWill my child have to give up their devices?
No — and that is not the goal. The goal is a healthier relationship with screens, not abstinence. Children learn to use devices intentionally rather than compulsively.
QWhat if my child doesn’t want to come?
Dr. Priya is experienced at making children feel safe quickly. Most children who are resistant at first become engaged by Session 2 or 3 because the sessions feel like conversations, not therapy.
QHow much involvement do I as a parent have?
Sessions 1, 5, and 10 include parent briefings. Between sessions, Dr. Priya shares brief guidance on what you can reinforce at home.
QIs this available online?
Yes, fully online via video. Children often open up more easily in their own familiar environment.
QWhat results can I expect?
By the end of the programme, most children show reduced screen time voluntarily, less conflict around devices, and better self-regulation — without power struggles.

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Screen & Internet Addiction Assessments

Take a validated screen addiction assessment before your Sachetana programme. Includes the Internet Addiction Test, Smartphone Addiction Scale, Social Media Addiction Scale, and more.

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