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My rule: online connection needs to foster offline connection. So if my kids want to borrow my phone to FaceTime their grandma, I say yes! If my daughter wants to look up a craft idea together for a gift. Sure! If they want to dance to The Trolls soundtrack with their friends? Just hit play.
As for other screens, we usually find plenty to do otherwise, so we save TV And movies for sick days or really special occasions. :)
I swear by a busy box for my 4-year-old. If she finishes an activity early and I need to hop on a conference call, I break it out to keep her occupied for at least 15 minutes! I usually keep stickers, books or fun craft supplies she doesn’t always get to have access to during the week. :)
I just finished “How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen and How to Listen So Little Kids Will Talk.” It was brilliant! A totally good mix of practical advice, communication prompts, and really wise insight. Am already testing the tips on my threenager. ;)
Has anyone else read it?
https://amzn.to/2M9dUh9