Comments on: Screen time limits, what works for us…

By: loopyloulaura

loopyloulaura — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:24:54 +0000

I think there has to be a balance. Screen time is a reward but also used to keep them occupied so I can work so clear boundaries and time limits are given. #stayclassymama

By: John Adams

John Adams — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 07:15:00 +0000

Oh screen time, the infernal parental battle. We follow very simialr rules to use as it happens although they do get a bit elastic during holiday periods.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 06:28:17 +0000

I haven’t imposed screen time rules on my two yet, mainly because neither of them have a strong attachment to devices they can take or leave them. Rightly or wrongly we tend to use the devices as a calming tool for Edward (our autistic son) Or just to be able to have some peace and quiet because he is 100 MPH from the second he wakes up at 5.30am.
The old ‘X’s parents let them do such and such’ phrase 🙄
#StayClassyMama

By: Lydia C. Lee

Lydia C. Lee — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 22:42:47 +0000

Because school was online, our screen time when out the window while in lockdown – seeing friends was on a screen too….but I did make them eat lunch outside and we did have lots of breaks throughout the day to play badminton…so there were some breaks…#StayClassyMama

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:33:18 +0000

Sounds sensible to me – similar to what we do. Definitely agree with not first thing in the morning – trying to drag them off them is a fricking nightmare then! Our two are only 5 so I imagine the battles are only going to get harder as they get older!! #stayclassymama

By: sam

sam — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:34:36 +0000

Yes to no screen time in the bedroom or overnight I find everyone benefits from that one including myself! X #stayclassymama

By: motherofmadcatsandbabies

motherofmadcatsandbabies — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:42:33 +0000

In reply to Claire.

My children have spent the morning in my bed watching CBeebies… 😉 I agree with you, we are under so much pressure as parents that it is hard to decide where the guilt trip ends. I was sent a mail yesterday by a group proposing that the government recommend no TV for children under 3. That is an interesting one, am pretty sure there will be a lot said about it!

By: Claire

Claire — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:53:57 +0000

Why are we made to feel so guilty about switching on the telly for a while? My boys get up at 5.30am (most days!) and go to bed at 7.30pm. I am at home with them full time so that is 14 hours of time to fill ! Let’s say that the average cake bake or play doh or painting activity is over within about 30 mins, that still leaves an awful lot of time. I try to get them out or have friends over at least twice a day but, for god’s sake, we all need some time out!

We tend to watch Cbeebies or a DVD, normally in the morning for an hour, at lunchtime for an hour or so and probably longer in the evening whilst I cook dinner and wind them down to bed. If it rains, well, probably longer. I admit it! I have at last made peace with myself over this.

The boys are happy, I get some time to do jobs, cook and to just sit and relax! They often wander off and do there own thing, play with toys etc. I find it can prompt them use their imagination more. I often curse Mr Maker when suddenly my eldest wants to do ‘some making’ and out comes the cereal boxes and glue.

I get so rattled by the constant pressure we are under to perform as a parent. Let’s give ourselves a break!