Tag: screen time
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6 Reasons I Embrace My Hypocritical Side as a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, my goal is to raise kind and considerate children. I strive to instill values like holding doors for others, picking up after someone who drops something, making eye contact during conversations, and expressing gratitude. I constantly remind them to keep their dining area clean—no one wants to deal with…
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To the Moms Who Seem to Have It All Together
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Amazing Moms, I felt compelled to pen this letter to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. You’ve truly been a lifeline for my kids amidst my unrefined parenting attempts. Honestly, without your guidance, who knows what kind of chaos would have ensued in our household. Before you gracefully stepped…
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The Surprising Benefits of Nagging for Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s screen-dominated world, many parents find themselves worrying about how much time their children spend glued to their devices. As tech expert Alex Morgan points out, we must accept that screens are an integral part of modern life. He writes, “Worrying about screens in the same way we worried about agriculture…
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The American Academy of Pediatrics Revises ‘No Screens Under 2’ Guideline
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant update for parents everywhere, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has re-evaluated its previous stance on screen time for toddlers, particularly the long-standing rule against screens for children under the age of two. It seems we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The overly strict “no screens until…
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When Your Child Is Fixated on Video Games
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting By: Alex Rivera Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 Originally Published: Dec. 12, 2016 The sheer excitement that filled the air during Christmas in 1988 at my home was unforgettable. My younger siblings, excitedly unwrapping a large box they had been eyeing for weeks, made such a ruckus that it felt like…
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5 Parenting “Rules” I Learned to Challenge from My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my own upbringing, it becomes clear that the traditional parenting norms imparted by my mother were anything but dull. My parents, with their intricate layers of personality, have significantly shaped who I am today and how I choose to raise my own children. With Mother’s Day just around…
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25 Reasons I Allow My Kids to Enjoy Three Hours of Daniel Tiger
It was pouring rain outside. My phone kept buzzing with social media alerts. I craved some precious moments of quiet to gather my thoughts. I turned it on to enjoy a solo bathroom break, but the couch just felt too cozy to get up. The Cat in the Hat just wasn’t cutting it. The stars…
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With Kids, Screen Time Is the New Currency
Get Pregnant Fast It was around 2 p.m. when I found myself lying in bed, battling the flu. My 9-year-old son, Ethan, nudged me gently and said, “I know you’re not feeling well. If you give me some screen time, I promise I won’t bother you.” Rolling over, I caught a glimpse of him in…
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Screen Time: A Balanced Perspective on Digital Engagement
Get Pregnant Fast “Here, check this out,” I say to my daughter as I set her up with a bowl of Cheez-Its and an episode of Peppa Pig on the tablet. “I need to finish dinner.” Screen time is a hot-button issue for many parents, but, like most things in life, not all screen time…
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8 Realities Every Mom with Young Kids Needs to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast As I watched a mother in a bustling parking lot, juggling three children all under the age of five, my heart went out to her. One child was strapped to her chest, another darted away from her grasp, and the third was in a full meltdown, crying out, “I’m not going with…