Safety and Well-Being

Cameras can record, but they can’t protect. As cities pour crores into CCTV, real safety still depends on people, policies, and preparedness. Here’s what parents should really check, from bus logs to boundary drills, and why true school safety is systemic, not cosmetic.

When uniforms cross the line from equality to exclusion, parents must step in. Learn your child’s rights and how to make school dress codes inclusive, fair, and transparent.

CBSE and AIIMS held a national virtual series on student mental health — a welcome move, but what happens when the webinars end? India’s children face rising stress, stigma, and burnout. Real change will come only when schools turn awareness into everyday care, with in-person circles, trained counselors, and parents involved as partners. Read our latest SchoolDoor guide: “Mental Health in Schools: Is the CBSE-AIIMS Virtual Series Enough?”

Every parent assumes school = safety. But did you know it’s also the law Under POCSO, schools must report abuse, verify staff, form Child Protection Committees, and train teachers. Failure isn’t just negligence, it’s a crime. Here’s your plain-English guide to what schools owe your child, and how parents can hold them accountable.

By staying informed and proactive, parents can help ensure that well-being starts in the earliest classrooms, creating schools where every child can thrive.

Phones in schools spark a tug-of-war: distraction vs. safety. Himachal bans them, Bengaluru debates them, parents everywhere worry. Should kids carry phones for emergencies, or do they derail learning? Read what’s changing, what to ask your school, and how parents can shape better rules.

When discipline turns into abuse, children suffer. Odisha’s shocking case is a wake-up call: schools must teach with respect, not fear.

After Nagpur’s bus inspections revealed shocking safety lapses, parents everywhere are asking: is my child’s ride to school really safe? From GPS tracking to fitness certificates, here’s what you should check—and how SchoolDoor parents are taking safety into their own hands.

Bengaluru’s traffic isn’t just a city headache, it’s stealing hours from students every day. Long commutes mean less rest, less play, and less learning. Here’s why parents must factor travel into schooling decisions, and how collective voices can make the invisible cost visible.

Screens aren’t monsters. And they aren't babysitters either. For preschoolers, balance is key. Here’s how parents can make peace with screen time.

AI won’t decide your child’s future. You will, by how you guide them to use it. As parents, our role is not to panic over lost jobs or chase fads, but to nurture curiosity, ethics, and adaptability. The future isn’t about rote learning; it’s about raising shapers, not just survivors.

When the rains shut schools, learning doesn’t have to stop. From SMS alerts to neighborhood study pods, parents and teachers are finding creative ways to keep children engaged during monsoon closures. Here’s how we can turn stormy days into learning days.

We don’t need glossy brochures. We need honesty. From fee hikes to teacher turnover, this open letter shares what parents wish schools truly knew, from our hearts to theirs.

Urban schooling in India often feels like navigating a maze—admission lotteries, skyrocketing fees, overcrowded classrooms, and teacher churn leave parents exhausted and anxious. Through real parent stories and systemic insights, we map these friction points and invite you to share yours. Together, let’s turn lived frustrations into collective action.