How to Limit Your Child’s Screen Time

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Joshua, this video is so timely! Honestly screen time is a struggle in my house as I’m not a big fan of it but other members of my family are not as concerned about it as I am. I am just trying to limit my childrens screen time as I know the negative effects of it. Thank you for a great video.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paularuotsalainen8954]

I asked my son what is the best thing about our cottage holidays. He said the long car drives! I was surprised and asked why. He said that when we travel to our cottage, we have time to talk and we have to be in the car all the time and listen what other is saying. Our car drives to cottage lasts 6 hours and for me it was least favorite thing, because I was only driver. When my son was a child he didn't have mobile phone, so we had plenty of time to talk when traveling to our cottage. 😂

[@little_light7555]

I love that 😊❤

[@stephenkent339]

Very true Joshua, I see so many parents with their small children at bus stops. I see parents on their cell phones and the kids running wild, or sitting there lifeless. Too much screen time.

[@extrememinimalism]

Forget kiddos... i need to sort myself out 😮

[@Sabiha-30]

I think this applies to adults with phones aswell!

[@mariav1274]

🇦🇺 Hello Joshua....from down under. 😊

[@sunshine3914]

Been 14 years without a tv & have never missed it.

[@akinomt]

Same here 😁🙏

[@mae12183]

That's great, but I think with kids it's less about the TV (the only screen we had for much of childhood) and more about phones, tablets and computers. You can watch lots of things on there! Like I'm doing right now...

[@kensiblonde4203]

A woman was telling me all about how much Christmas decor and holiday traditions she does for her kids to make family memories. Then she said “ they scroll through TikTok all day but I think they enjoy it?” So sad. They’ll have no memories of Xmas with family.

[@audreycasassa1683]

Excellent Advice!

[@rhondacurrier4592]

As someone who has been working with elementary/teens since the late 80s... I have seen such a change in focus, comprehension, behavior, energy, and creativity. I have seen so many kids, especially preschoolers, have major tantrums and meltdowns after they have been playing games on phones/tablets. Its a dopamine hit to their brain... not healthy and addictive. My husband and I do not have a TV, and I have limits set on my phone. The less I'm on my phone also makes me not want to be on my phone. Life is short, and I don't want to live it through the screen... I want to enjoy and experience my own God-given life. Thanks, Joshua!

[@valuablewithkarin]

In summary: 1. Set the Example 2. Be the parent 3. Set limited viewing times / habits 4. Encourage other activities - and provide resources 5. Play with your kids 6. Be involved in their lives - observe, listen, ask play 7. Cancel streaming service / remove the television 8. Observe your child's behavior 9. Don't worry if they miss out on parts of the conversations 10. Value Family meals and car rides 11. No TV in bedrooms 12. Mantra / Rule implementation to minimize screens Start where you are, do what you can with what you have! Thank you Joshua. This was incredibly helpful, as I have my son home for the school holidays from today onwards! I will work on these.

[@little_light7555]

This video is so relevant in this day and age, I’m inspired to make some more changes, thank you Joshua ❤

[@xarapapazoglou1716]

Excellent video! Bravo!

[@Razi5131]

Having TV in bedroom is really crazy. I even don't understand why in every vacation we go, they have TV on room. This year we were in Glamping tent and they had TV even there. I was like what the hell.

[@sarahj87]

Very helpful ideas and not judgmental

[@MunaSoto]

The two most important things are setting the example and being part of their lives. "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn".

[@heczone]

Im always on my phone 🙈, unless working! I need to break my own bad habits.... But shocking I see mums pushing their baby buggies....and they are looking to their phone...not ahead... Or Interacting with child... I know they could be asleep but I am shocked... I never have my phone out in public, when walking, or having a conversation when at the check-out....

[@mariannehewitt6605]

My first son who's now 16 thanked me for not giving him much Internet at all when he was under 5. Although this made me feel good, I wish I could say the same for my second son who's now 9. However, after watching an episode of minimal mom, I switched his screen time to dvd's only and it worked! No ads, it's not addictive and I have much more control. I can also say as an early years professional, don't give your kids any screen time before the age of 5, when their brains are developing the most. They will also learn to play well, and you will find that you won't need to use screens to keep them occupied so often, which will make life easier for you.

[@sandytew9257]

THANKYOU for this video. My granddaughter is 13 and lives with me. This is very good advice that I am going to follow.

[@morgantaleb9707]

I agree!!! We have no TV in our house and it allows the livingroom to centre in a more social way.

[@alisonlawrence2636]

Thanks for the timely advice. My 12 and 10 year olds' hand me down phones are bristling with parental controls, but I still feel that they don't get enough time outside and helping around the house. Also, I need to make old fashioned games a thing in our home. I try to set an example by playing solitaire with real cards and not being on social media or watching too many videos. I take them to the library, Sunday school, and church. Blessings

[@letgogrowlive]

A very helpful video 🙏🏻 I haven't have my own little minions 😂 but I know that these tips will be helpful in life. Thank you for sharing

[@kakylong2]

I think not giving your kids a phone or a tablet should be on the list. Growing up, we didn't have a TV. Our neighbors had one & I remember going to their house occasionally & not taking my eyes off of it. I rarely watch TV now. Adults & kids alike will find other things to occupy their time. 😊

[@gnomentum]

I take your point, but screens are not in themselves a problem. My kids have taught themselves various crafts, skills, programming and even maths well above their age using their devices. They are valuable tools for homework. Not to mention we live in a society where screens are more or less essential - denying screens altogether means they won't have the skills to navigate the online world safely when they get to that point.

[@kakylong2]

@gnomentum I ln my personal opinion. I would say a child under 18 does not need a phone. Everyone around them has one if they have an emergency. They can also use a family computer for other needs. If I felt they needed one, I think a phone they can call 9-1-1 would be sufficient. I have a few friends who do the same with their kids so it can work. I definitely agree that parents need to teach their kids about the pitfalls of cell phones & the internet. It's scary what all they can see accidentally.

[@gnomentum]

​@@kakylong2so you advocate sending them into the workplace without the technology skills possessed by most six year old children? That's going to play poorly with employers. Regardless, if my kids are away from me I want them to be able to contact me. And one family computer between two adults, two teens and a ten year old is certainly not sufficient for everyone to get the essentials done, let alone anything else. Phones are valuable tools. My son would never be at the level he is with maths without one. Why deny children access to information at the age they're best equipped to learn?

[@loissalumibe2846]

As a person over 60, I have experienced quite an evolution. When I was a child we didn't have a television. We could only see a serial at our grandparents' house on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, with a clear beginning and end. Our own children were only allowed to watch television (or do anything else) after school until dinner was ready. Then the television would go on, we would eat together and look at school work. My youngest grandson, 6 years old, is only allowed to watch 2 videos per day on KZbin or another channel. His toy tablet has a time limit and he has no access to the internet. Today, for example, they are going with him to a puppet theater performance. It's so much more fun. Our television is in a separate room. It is so quiet in the living room. A lot is read and told. Completely agree with you Joshua.

[@S-K.456]

Great message! I can live without TV but my husband is the opposite, turns it on as soon as he gets in after work and always has it in the background. I hate it

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

What are you most grateful for right now?

[@helenafernandes5857]

What do you do incase your partner is not on board with it?

[@extrememinimalism]

Focus on when kiddos are with you because that's what you cam control. And, not giving them your own phone/laptop etc.

[@helenafernandes5857]

@extrememinimalism thank you so much for your help