Re: What does 'regulating screen time' look like at your house?
I have their devices locked down: they can play games until their allotted time for the day is used up, and then they have unlimited access to e-books (well the ones that we own or borrow through overdrive) or audio books. They can also play on their computer which is stocked with educational shows. My 9 year old has recently gotten a bit obsessive about her computer time, she's discovered website building and blogging and she spends a lot of time on our school computer working on that. But she still regularly stop for several hours to read. The only time we ask them to reevaluate their screen time is if they're being grumpy/touchy/or rude. I also try to be sure I am getting outside with them for 2-3 hours a day, but when I had a new baby it was hit or miss.
For us it is being sure it is quality content, they can binge on it all they like if it's good stuff (like they can only watch PBSkids shows or Bible story shows on TV on weekdays, there is only so much Wild Kratts you can deal with before you would rather go play).
That said none of my kids are really Obsessive about screens, they enjoy the down time but if offered the alternative to go outside with me or go play with friends they would much rather do some thing else.
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