I don't allow my toddler screen time. Sometimes I envy the parents who do.
Source: Business Insider ·
I've kept my almost-3-year-old mostly screen-free. It isn't always easy, but I love seeing the ways he engages with the world.
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The author said she and her husband have tried very hard to keep their 2-year-old away from screens. She admits it's sometimes harder than expected.Courtesy of Renate Flanagan.Before having kids, my husband and I knew we wanted to keep screens at bay for as long as possible.Now that we have a child, we've mostly stuck to that plan, but it isn't always easy.Sometimes I'm a little envious of those who do allow screens, but I'm still happy with the decision.Even before having a kid, my husband and I discussed our parenting values.We knew we wanted our future child to grow up speaking English and my husband's native language of Dutch. Instead of expensive trips to Disney World, we agreed we would take our child to visit real castles in Europe. We were also aligned on delaying screen time as long as possible. For us, that meant our child wouldn't use cellphones, tablets, or watch television.Now that we have a kid, our theoretical parenting philosophies have been tested against a…
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