How much is too much for kids? On the Kindergarten information sheet, it says they should only have 2 hours a day.
I have been feeling bad about letting Bryan and Justin watch so much tv while I do work, household chores, escape from being a mommy, or whatever else. Bryan doesn't get to watch tv in the "am" b/c he has to hurry to school; however after I drop him off at school, Justin and I come back home and I start working and Justin is babysat by PBSkids or Noggin for about 1.5 hours! yikes! THEN, when Justin comes home from preschool he watches another 2 hours until Bryan comes home and maybe some more...until I call it quits with work at about 4pm and send them outside while I cook dinner.
I don't enjoy this schedule, BUT I do have work to get done.
I really need some input into this...I mean, I majored in Human Development and Family Studies and I still don't know. I talked to one teacher the other day and she said it's okay b/c a mom has things she has to get done.
I also think, well, what if my kids were in a family of older kids who played video games or watched older kids' tv shows....my boys would be doing whatever the older kids do too...for just as long!
So, let me know what you think....I see maybe this is only a "season" while Justin is in preschool and once he goes off to school, the tv watching time will shorten.
hmmmmmm
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Hmm...Difficult dilema. Is there some other activity that might entertain him that wouldn't involve your time? Is he good at playing with legos or blocks or trains? Maybe you could teach him a game he could play by himself and then when Brian gets home, teach them a game they can play together. Good luck. I'm sure I'll be asking what you did in a few years!
Mine watch ummm a lot at times. But I notice a huge difference in their behavior when they aren't watching tons. I have recently started only letting them watch 1 to 1.5 hours per day. I did start sending them to their rooms from about 5 to 6pm while I cook dinner and they have done really well with that. They share a room though. Maybe you could send one or both of them to play upstairs for a little while. I know that you send them outside too, which they need. Could they color one day/ blocks another and juggle activities? Could you rearrange your schedule a little so that you can play with Justin, even just for 30 minutes during the day? My boys also set up their train track in the morning and keep coming back to it. Oh...could you send Justin to look at books for 15 minutes or so in his room? Just find some things to mix it up a little and maybe try changing your schedule a little, if possible. Good luck! I feel your pain!
Hey girl! Saw your blog on Nan's and I had to chime in. This is a struggle for me too. I felt like i was the only one who let their little child watch a bit too much of Moose and Zee. Unlike you, I don't have business to do at home other than housework, cooking, and all that jazz. I do try to spend some time playing with Wesley and I have found that if I get him started on something, he will continue even if I get up to do something else. He plays very well by himself, which is a blessing. I don't have any brilliant ideas, but know that you're not alone! Oh, depending on how old he is (I'm thinking around 4ish), maybe you could set up an "office" for him to work beside you. Give him an old keyboard, calculator and phone and let him go to town. He could also help you clean - take a small trashcan out, dust, sweep, that would help you get some stuff done. Just a thought.
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