Tag: screen time
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I’m Messing Up My Kids for Life, and I’ve Made Peace with That
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be frank: I’m probably messing up my kids for life. And you know what? I’ve come to terms with that. It’s not that I want to ruin them; it’s just that, well, it feels like a part of the parenting journey. I think it’s safe to say that every parent…
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The Digital Landscape Lacks a Manual: Crafting Guidelines for My Family
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, television isn’t a significant part of our lives, which led me to underestimate the importance of monitoring our family’s screen time. It wasn’t until I began tracking how often and when we reached for our devices that I recognized the need for better management of our technology use. Here…
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Why I Don’t Regret Allowing My Kids Unlimited Screen Time
Get Pregnant Fast Last summer, after stumbling upon an article about a mother who embraced the concept of unlimited screen time for her children, I decided to put it to the test. This mom expressed her exhaustion from playing the role of the “Screen Police” and suggested that her kids could enjoy unlimited screen time—as…
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Our Kids Don’t Realize How Good They Have It
Get Pregnant Fast As I chat with my friend Sarah, I can’t help but reflect on the parenting journey. “Isn’t it funny how every generation thinks their kids are spoiled?” I ponder aloud. My son has never experienced the kind of yelling that makes your heart race and your skin crawl. To him, a stern…
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The Moments You Realize You’re Just as Guilty as the Kids You’re Correcting
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it—parenting can be a full-time job, and like many moms, I often find myself scolding my children for their usual antics. But recently, I had a lightbulb moment: much of what I criticize them for, I’m just as guilty of myself. Talk about hypocrisy! Here are some eye-opening examples: Bedtime…
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The AAP Finally Acknowledges That Screen Time Isn’t the Villain
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve been a parent over the last decade, you’re likely well acquainted with the antics of characters from shows like “Daniel Tiger,” “Bubble Guppies,” and “Paw Patrol.” You’ve probably also faced the judgmental glances from others who claim that letting your kids watch these programs is detrimental to their development. Well,…
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Surprise Eggs: A Trend That Needs to End
Get Pregnant Fast I thought it was a bizarre coincidence when I stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring an adult woman with perfectly manicured nails opening Easter eggs and discussing their contents. For 15 minutes straight. At first, I chuckled at the absurdity of it all. But here we are, months later, and my amusement…
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Is Minecraft’s Value Diminished When Kids Prefer Watching Over Playing?
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, the conversation around children’s engagement with digital games often stirs a mix of concern and curiosity. Are video games isolating our kids, or do they foster connections? How much screen time is too much? Recently, a new trend has emerged that’s raising eyebrows: kids are opting to…
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Whoever Put Up Those Ridiculous Signs is More Than Welcome to Babysit My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In a certain neighborhood in California, signs have been spotted urging parents to put down their devices and “be present” for their children. It’s hard to believe the audacity of someone who thinks it’s their place to shame parents for occasionally glancing at their phones. Apparently, checking work emails can equate to…
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I Had to Help My Child Break Free from His YouTube Obsession
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent of a little one aged 2 to 6, you’re likely familiar with the bizarre and often cringeworthy realm of kids’ YouTube videos. These clips often seem like they were thrown together by amateurs in their basements, showcasing an endless parade of toys and sugary treats. You’ll find videos…