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Beth1231 · 07-11-2017, 09:56 AM

I've done different things through the years. It's hot TX summer now, so regulating screen time means

1. The one tv in the house is hooked up to a timer Mon-Fri and turns on at 5pm.
2. When it's chore time,shows go off and pandora comes on.
3. Fighting and name-calling is almost always going to result in screens going off for an hour or two (they have one,shared tablet).
4. Everyone goes outside around 7pm (or when it's not so hot)

My kids have heard me say many times "Tv and games are not important in this house." They can pause their show before they turn it off,but I'm not going to prioritize shows or games At All in our lives with the exception of a family movie night when we are together making memories. I think this mindset has helped them be able to let go much easier. My husband is the same way.
To be fair,I consciously put down my phone very quickly when my kids come to me. I tell them "you are more important than my phone" and do my best to live by it.

07-11-2017, 09:56 AM	#9
Beth1231 Deactivated Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 14,962	Re: What does 'regulating screen time' look like at your house? I've done different things through the years. It's hot TX summer now, so regulating screen time means 1. The one tv in the house is hooked up to a timer Mon-Fri and turns on at 5pm. 2. When it's chore time,shows go off and pandora comes on. 3. Fighting and name-calling is almost always going to result in screens going off for an hour or two (they have one,shared tablet). 4. Everyone goes outside around 7pm (or when it's not so hot) My kids have heard me say many times "Tv and games are not important in this house." They can pause their show before they turn it off,but I'm not going to prioritize shows or games At All in our lives with the exception of a family movie night when we are together making memories. I think this mindset has helped them be able to let go much easier. My husband is the same way. To be fair,I consciously put down my phone very quickly when my kids come to me. I tell them "you are more important than my phone" and do my best to live by it.

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