Did you know that Amazon has some of the best water toys for toddlers and preschoolers? It’s true. When you are planning your next trip to the pool, beach, or even the front yard, and you are looking to limit screen-time one of the best tips that I always give my readers is to try […]
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If you are trying to limit screen time for your child, it’s likely you are running in some of the same groups as Montessori parents. You see, screen time and Montessori do not go hand in hand, at least for the for the first several years of life. Why is this, though? Is the Montessori
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If you have spent enough time in a screen time niche group, it’s likely you have heard the term “virtual autism“. What is it, though? Is it an actual diagnosis and does screen time really cause autism? Let’s get some answers. Here is everything you need to know about virtual autism. What is virtual autism?
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While toys that light up decidedly do not fall under the category of screen time, you may notice that many parents who restrict screen time also restrict their child’s use of them. This may leave you wondering, “Are light up toys bad for babies and toddlers?“. Wooden toys vs light up toys You may have
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Many parents are feeling the push to limit screen time in their homes. With families and friends living across countries and oceans, it may leave you wondering, “Is Facetime considered screen time?“. The current maximum daily screen time recommendations are as follows: Under 18 months- None 18-24 months- Less than 1 hour of high quality
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In our quest to limit screen time for our children, finding travel activities for toddlers and preschoolers takes front and center for many families, especially during holidays and in the summer. Many parents have come to rely on screens to pacify their little ones during car and plane rides, even short ones. It has become
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How Screen Time Affects Behavior in Kids A common reason parents and caregivers decide to give limiting screen time a try is they are concerned about how screen time affects behavior. This is a valid concern. I am not one to compare the ingestion of screen time to drugs, however watching and interacting with screens
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How screentime affects sleep in kids One of the greatest struggles of parenting for many is bedtime. Making sure your child gets to bed at a healthy time, and gets a proper amount of sleep, is first and foremost for many parents. In this technological age, many parents may be wondering how screentime affects sleep
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If you are looking for screen-free activities for kids, you have come to the right place. I’ve put together a list of screen-free activities sorted by age group. You don’t have to subscribe to a screen-free parenting philosophy to use this list – these activities can be enjoyed by every family. Let’s get to it.
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Is smartphone addiction a real thing? Well, smartphone addiction is not an actual diagnosis yet, but it’s in the works. Diagnostic criteria is already being discussed in the psychiatric and medical communities. We can see the addictive behavior in our kids and in ourselves, if we are willing, though. Some signs of addiction are: Inability
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