The "Screen-Free" program continues with practical activities against screen addiction

Monday, 20 July 2026

The summer program "ScreenFree" of the Local Commission for Combating Antisocial Behavior of Minors and Juveniles at the Ruse Municipality continues. The second stage started at the end of last month with the main goal of preventing screen addiction in children. The initiative is aimed at students from 1st to 4th grade between the ages of 7 and 10, with 10 groups of 5 adolescents each.

The first stage of the program was held in the period March - May and included informational talks and lectures with parents aimed at raising awareness about the risks of early use of digital devices.

While informational meetings in schools draw parents' attention to the problem, the second stage offers a practical solution for the children themselves. The program is based on an original, scientifically based methodology, developed to develop natural mechanisms for concentration, emotional balance and self-regulation without the use of digital screens.

In the ScreenFree Center hall, participants learn practical skills to control impulsivity and hyperactivity caused by excessive screen time, to improve concentration and attention stability during learning and daily activities, as well as to calm down physically and emotionally through specialized self-regulation techniques.

The classes are held in the form of 90-minute group sessions, and the effect of the work is monitored through objective indicators of focus and calmness. After each group session, an individual report and monitoring are prepared for each child.

The ScreenFree Summer Program will continue until August 24.

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