Surprising Benefits of a Screen-Free Home for Baby: How We Do This & Why!

As a first-time mom, if you're finding it challenging to limit screen time for your child, struggling to get your family on board, or wondering if it's even worth it, I understand. I've been through all of this myself, and after doing extensive research and some trial and error, I've found what works for my family!
I've discovered that screens can alter brain chemistry, increase the risk of attention deficit disorders, reduce empathy, stifle imagination, decrease motivation, and more. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) actually recommends no screen time at all for babies younger than 18 months, except for video chats with relatives or friends, which are considered valuable interactions. This is why we strive to maintain a screen-free home as much as possible.
Admittedly, screens are everywhere, making this goal challenging. Additionally, many of us, myself included, need to use phones and computers for work. Remember, perfection isn't the goal here, and that's perfectly okay. I hope the tips and tricks I share in the video can help you create a screen-free or screen-limited home too.
Links:
answers.childrenshospital.org...
www.unicef.org/parenting/chil...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/bl...
Time Codes:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Why screen-free?
06:36 How to realistically keep screens from baby
10:26 Tips on keep a screen-free environment
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