2. Toddler Screen Time

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Episode 2- Amber and Jenna discuss the topic of toddler screen time. Is it ok? Is it not ok? Join us as we get into some possible effects the screen may have on our children, as well as some benefits it can offer to parents.

SHOW NOTES

DEFINITION of TODDLER SCREENTIME: The amount of time you let your toddler watch a screen (in any form).

Key elements to consider are:

• WHAT is your kid watching?
• WHEN is your kid watching?
• HOW MUCH is your kid watching?
• Parents are ambivalent (meaning there are pro AND cons...and this technology is new, so we don't even know the long term effects). This causes us stress and guilt.
• Communicate clear boundaries around screen time.
• Consider bio-individuality of your child.
• Some good shows- Little Einsteins, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, and Dora the Explorer are some of Milo's favorites. Valentine likes Super Why.
• Notice effects on physical, emotional, mental health or sleep schedule.
• Radiation from screens and how this affects your individual child are to be considered.
• Grounding techniques can help with all the radiation in the environment.

BOTTOM LINE: Be mindful around your technology.....and as with everything, use your intuition.

How many hours a day do you let your toddler (or kid) watch a screen? Let us know how long you let your mini watch the telly and how old they are in the comments section. And PLEASE leave a 5 star review for us on iTunes,  we read every comment and are so grateful for your support. 
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