Tag: screen time
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10 Essential Tips to Share with Your Babysitter to Prevent a Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, leaving your little ones with a babysitter can be a daunting experience, especially when family isn’t nearby for support. My partner and I often rely on a few trusted caregivers to watch our kids during our rare nights out. Most of the time, we’ve been fortunate to find sitters…
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Minecraft: An Unexpected Educational Tool for Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s tech-savvy world, the conversation around screen time often leads to concerns about whether children are spending too much time playing video games. However, what if I told you that a popular game like Minecraft might actually be beneficial for your kids? As parents, it’s time to shift our perspective and…
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The Case for Unlimited Screen Time: A Fresh Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my parents didn’t impose restrictions on how much time I spent in front of the television. To be honest, it seemed like they preferred not to deal with the hassle. Yet, despite the lack of pressure regarding academics, I thrived—enough to earn a degree from an Ivy League school. Interestingly,…
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8 Things I No Longer Stress About as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became a parent, I was overwhelmed by a myriad of small issues—how my kids looked in public, what they ate, and how they behaved. I spent way too much time worrying about how I was perceived as a parent. It’s funny how, before having kids, I often thought, “I…
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Why I’m Allowing My Child to Explore the iPad Freely
Get Pregnant Fast “Alright, everyone. Seriously? I said no more videos. Step away from the screen.” I marched over to the couch, where my two boys were glued to the iPad, their heads bent low, eyes fixated on the glowing display. As I reached out to take it from them, my eldest quickly pulled back,…
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Once and For All: Is the iPad Beneficial or Detrimental for Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: October 13, 2015 Originally Published: October 12, 2015 My 5-year-old has developed a fascination with the iPad. While I’ve installed a few games for him, his favorite feature is the voice dictation software. He speaks into the mic with great care, crafting sentences like, “I am could you please type that…
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Just One Hour of Daily TV Can Lead to Childhood Obesity
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study has revealed alarming insights regarding children’s television viewing habits and their correlation with obesity. Researchers found that kindergartners and first-graders who watched just one hour of TV each day were significantly more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who limited their screen time to under 60…
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Screen Time Management: A Family Solution to Disconnect from Devices
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s tech-centric world, smartphones and tablets often dominate our attention, transforming family members into detached screen zombies. To combat this growing concern, one innovative mom has developed a solution that aims to bring families back together. Meet Sarah, a dedicated mother of three and former software engineer, who created a device…
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Parenting Without Technology: How Did Our Parents Manage?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of parenting! While it can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life, it’s not without its challenges. Yes, it’s true—dedicating a significant part of your life to nurturing young minds can sometimes feel overwhelming. Shocking, right? Who could have guessed that raising children could be anything less…