5 Things I Have Noticed After Removing My Kids' Screen Time

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 My kids stopped having screen time since November 2022. It started when we lost our internet connection for a day (read the whole story here).

Here are some notable changes or improvements that happened when they stopped watching TV and using ipads.


1. They are more active. Instead of just sitting down, eyes glued to the TV or tablet, they ran more and I think they got more athletic. 😅 They can climb anywhere and jump from there, sometimes I get surprised on how they can jump so high!

2. They get to play with all their toys. Our kids have lots of toys, mostly gifts from relatives and grandparents. Those toys were rarely being played, but now they have time to enjoy their toys.

3. When they get to play with their toys, they get to be more creative. Their games and pretend plays get more and more fun and elaborate. Their imagination gets wider everyday. Sometimes our floor is lava, sometimes they are doctors and nurses, policemen, race car driver, and many more. The house is a mess all the time, but their minds are more active and creative.

4. They are calmer and more patient. Before, when they get to have a lot of screen time, both of them tend to have temper tantrums. They get mad when I tell them it's time for bed, but when I tell it's time for bed after playing all day, they just happily follow, because they are tired and already in need of rest! 

5. They sleep easily and longer at night. With all the energy spent the whole day of playing, they go straight to bed without drama. 

Let me know if you tried this on your kids and what are the changes you've noticed!


Love,

Karla

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