Questions tagged [screen-time]
Related to screen time and potentially applicable to more than one device type. More general than such topics or tags as [video-games], [media], TV, television, [computer], tablet, iPad, smartphone, [cellphone], iPhone, etc.
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What is a reasonable solution to screen-time evasion?
I really didn't expect this outcome. I expected "one hour of screen-time" to mean just that. The child learns to moderate the time spent on an iOS smartphone over waking hours.
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How to make a routinue and ask my son what he want
At the end of year 2, I had to take my son out of private school where he was studying since nursery, although it was hard decision but I had to make it because I was having financial issues, after ...
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Limiting screentime, does it increase craving and addiction risk?
Edit: This question is specifically about screentime limits and cravings, there is no duplicate.
We have been limiting screentime for our son for several years now.
I am questioning if this is the ...
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8 yo no interest in studies, watching tv all day
I posted a relatable post here, but this time it is different, my son 3 months shy of being 8 yo. He can watch tv all day, I keep telling him to pick up books I bought of english, maths etc and he don'...
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How can I handle kids telling me extremely boring stuff?
I have a 9 and a 12 year old. They'll (either one) get into a video game and then want to talk about it.
Have you ever heard someone talk about, say, minecraft?
first i got some oak sticks, but then ...
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Push kid for more screen time? [duplicate]
My 6yo likes to see TV however if I limit her she does not complain much and do other things instead (mostly wondering around at home finding random activities, nothing "special"). I wonder ...
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Tips to start introducing screen time to 2 year old
The only "screen time" my 2 year old son has had until now has been video calls, and looking at his own photos and videos with a parent on their phone.
We do not plan to use screen time as a ...
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How Old Should A Baby Be For Baby Sensory Videos?
My wife just introduced a "Baby Sensory" video to our 3-month old.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ka0Q9oOVXt0&feature=share
This video claims to help develop sensorial skills and keep ...
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How can I curb my (and my older brother's) game addiction?
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I live in a family of 7. We are a very tight-knit family, all living under the same roof, and we love each other dearly; but we have very strict rules about a lot of things, the one in this ...
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What really counts as screen time?
I know AAP recommends no screen time below 2 years, and we try to follow that. Do these count as screen time for my 15 month old son?
We take a selfie, or a regular photo of him and he comes to check ...
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My Mom Doesn't Allow Any Screen Time At All!
Recently, my mom changed my entire lifestyle completely in just a week. Exercising for one hour, avoiding snacks. I'm fine with the first two, but the last one is just cruel. I'm not allowed any ...
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Amount of screen time appropriate for a baby?
My husband and I are determined to keep our daughter's exposure to electronic devices/screens as little as possible. She is almost ten months old and we only entertain her with physical toys, physical ...
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Lying and hiding from parents
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The child here is a 10 year old. We are a stable two parent household. He is academically good, however, wants to spend all time glued to YouTube/ Video games. We placed a limit of an hour ...
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What can I do to a 6-month-old child so she ends up smart and has a high IQ?
Some say screen time isn't good. Others encourage non-verbal communication.
What should we do with our 6-month-old baby?
His mom and I have IQs of 129 and 135, respectively. The child has good genes ...
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Should I show my six month old educational videos?
My baby look excited when watching videos about addition and subtraction.
I wonder if I should show video on counting first, then addition, and subtraction.
Should I show him educational videos, like ...
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