Tag: screen time
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The Most Hilarious Parents on Twitter Discuss TV and Screen Time
Get Pregnant Fast Many parents kick off their parenting journey with strict ideas about their children’s screen time, vowing to limit iPad usage and TV watching. They envision a screen-free zone until age two, with only educational content allowed. No phones, no tablets, no mirrors—no kidding. They uphold these ideals with a certain smugness. Then,…
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Week 19 Menu for Your 2-Year-Old Toddler: Embrace the Transition
Get Pregnant Fast As your little one approaches that pivotal moment of resisting naptime, it’s time to prepare for change. The days of leisurely scrolling through your social media, tackling laundry, or hastily organizing those tiny Lego pieces before a barefoot mishap may soon be behind you. If your toddler is pushing back against naps,…
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9 Parenting Decisions I Never Thought I’d Make Until I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Before stepping into the whirlwind of parenthood, I fancied myself a parenting guru. I had it all figured out—at least, that’s what I thought. But once I welcomed my little one into the world, I quickly realized how naive I truly was. The simple tasks I once tackled with ease, like changing…
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Family-Friendly Shows That Won’t Drive Parents Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Before I became a parent, I was convinced that my kids would never spend a moment in front of a television screen. I envisioned us crafting masterpieces, enjoying sunny afternoons at the park, and cooking wholesome meals with fresh veggies from our own garden. We would tackle puzzles and immerse ourselves in…
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I’ve Had It Up to Here with Surprise Eggs
Get Pregnant Fast I couldn’t believe my eyes when my son stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring a woman with perfectly manicured nails opening Easter eggs and describing their contents in excruciating detail. For 15 minutes, we watched, and I chuckled at how ridiculous it seemed. But now, months later, the humor has worn off.…
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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…