We Took Screens Away 💻 🚫

And here’s why!

Before screens, we were experiencing a lot of temper tantrums for small issues that were easily resolved and very short attention span. After, we saw behavior improve dramatically. He wasn’t throwing fits, he used his words to communicate what he needed (which is a vast difference for screens because of the “instant gratification”), and he was leading self play which led into him ASKING for things that weren’t screens like “will you help me build this fort?” Or, “mom I need help getting my play doh out.”

There have been times, absolutely, where we have needed a screen to accomplish something, but 9 times out of 10, we’ve been able to accomplish tasks with other, non screen distractions.

We will reintroduce screens again at some point, but for now, we are really happy with the results. 💘

But a huge disclaimer:

🫶🏼 I am a technology lover. I think technology is a fabulous invention, and all of my kids, with the exception of my baby have a tablet or iPad.

✌🏻 secondly, I am not a perfect mother, but I do know how hard it is to navigate this world of being a parent and it’s really flippin confusing sometimes!! So take or leave this technique and do what works for you babe! You are doing amazing. 💗

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