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how to keep screen time down
letsdoit:
hi, our child is 2 YO and it's already a bit of a struggle. she just loves screens! we always try to hide. and 98% of people are like 'what's your problem just let them watch?'
Psychstache:
We have an almost 2 year old. Things we use that generally work: Set limits, give clear warnings for when screen time is coming to a close, lots of first-thens, and redirecting to other activities when ST is over.
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okits:
The struggle only gets worse as your kid gets older and they see/know other kids who have their own devices or get to watch a lot of TV. This is a sensitive area because parents use screens, too (work, personal use) and can have their own attachments to them (I certainly do).
Our approach is to let them watch a little and to pour a lot of effort into doing other activities with the kids. Take them on errands, outside to play, read books, play alongside them, talk to them. Even harder is to let them see you doing non-screen activities (like reading a paper book). And keep at it. We are by no means perfect with this but we keep trying.
Zamboni:
No TV's or computers in bedrooms. Lots of other activities to keep us busy (like board games, card games, sports).
Keep it as a special treat at this age. Once you have a teenager with a phone, you pretty much might as well give up the struggle.
Sitting nearly motionless tapping on my computer keyboard for hours at a time . . . I must look weird to my dog.
Sibley:
Get off your phones yourselves. If mommy is always on her phone, of course the kid wants to as well.
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