Tag: screen time
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15 Indications That Your Child May Be Overindulging in Screen Time
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it can be all too easy to let your child spend a little too much time glued to screens. Whether it’s to get a moment of peace or to tackle those never-ending household tasks, screen time often becomes a go-to solution. But how can you tell if your child…
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Unlimited Screen Time for Introverted Families
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve decided against setting limits on screen time for my child. There are no sticker charts for good or bad usage, nor do I enforce rules like completing a set number of push-ups, minutes of exercise, or educational tasks before allowing access to screens. My son, now 7, enjoys his tablet on…
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11 Engaging Apps for Kids That Don’t Count as Screen Time
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my journey into motherhood, I vividly recall the overwhelming quest for knowledge about babies and parenting. There was an undeniable urge to ensure that I raised a well-rounded child, guided by research and expert recommendations. One of my firm resolutions was to enforce a strict no-screen policy for…
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9 Times I Embodied Naïve Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 3, 2023 Originally Published: June 22, 2015 Naïve Parenting operates on a simple principle: before each developmental milestone, you mistakenly believe that everything will be a breeze, setting yourself up with unrealistic expectations about the choices you’ll make. You’re convinced you have all the answers and that you’ll handle every…
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5 Kids Shows That Drive Us Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves resorting to screen time just to get a moment of peace. While the advice to limit screen exposure is well-intentioned, some days you just need a breather. In today’s digital age, there’s no shortage of animated choices available around the clock. However, toddlers tend to latch…
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5 Surprising Ways Parenthood Has Changed Us (Sponsored)
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lila Thompson Updated: Jan. 5, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 16, 2015 The idea of being an ideal parent is simple—until you actually step into that role. It’s easy to have all the answers and a master plan for every scenario until your little one decides to unleash a monumental tantrum in…
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Monitoring My Kids’ Screen Time Has Turned Into a Full-Time Job
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve typically taken a laid-back approach to screen time. After all, we all have limited energy to spare, and I’ve had bigger fish to fry than worrying about whether my two-year-old has binged a few too many episodes of their favorite show. Honestly, keeping my toddler from redecorating the…
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5 Ways Technology Is Transforming Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes I reflect on how my own childhood would have been different if I had access to today’s technology. Back then, computers were bulky machines that only a few tech-savvy kids knew how to use, and cell phones were enormous devices that hardly anyone carried around. Fast forward to today, and I…
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The Five Acts of Parenting Performance
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Performance (n.): The elaborate display enacted by parents when in the presence of other parents or, heaven forbid, their own parents, showcasing their interactions with their children. Act 1: Culinary Performance At home, Mia might throw a tantrum at the sight of broccoli, and Ethan may treat fish like it’s something…
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5 Strategies to Curb Your Child’s Smartphone Addiction
Get Pregnant Fast Like many parents, I’ve stumbled through the highs and lows of raising children, and I don’t shy away from sharing my experiences with others (after all, we’re all in this together, right?). I can admit that when it comes to my kids and their smartphones, I was a bit naive—thankfully, that was…