Try to limit it as much as possible. But I’ve worked out a situation where I can get them to agree to a timer. So I set a timer for whatever we agree upon on my phone and when the timer goes off TV is all done
We limit it to only when me and my wife need it. For example, when we need to get some chores done or when my wife needs to nap in the afternoon (I think she had Long Covid issues). Or when I need to leave for work but the kids are up and my wife is still sleeping (again, the Long Covid maybe). That sounds restrictive but it ends up being what feels like a lot to me.
I’ve settled into a place of caring more about what the kids are watching versus how much time. PBS Kids or other “quality” shows, I feel like it actually helps them learn. But I am also incredibly fortunate that my kids only care about TV and couldn’t be less interested in phones or tablets.
We got back from vacation! How do you all deal with screentime?
Try to limit it as much as possible. But I’ve worked out a situation where I can get them to agree to a timer. So I set a timer for whatever we agree upon on my phone and when the timer goes off TV is all done
We limit it to only when me and my wife need it. For example, when we need to get some chores done or when my wife needs to nap in the afternoon (I think she had Long Covid issues). Or when I need to leave for work but the kids are up and my wife is still sleeping (again, the Long Covid maybe). That sounds restrictive but it ends up being what feels like a lot to me.
I’ve settled into a place of caring more about what the kids are watching versus how much time. PBS Kids or other “quality” shows, I feel like it actually helps them learn. But I am also incredibly fortunate that my kids only care about TV and couldn’t be less interested in phones or tablets.