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And the Swedish public health guidelines align with the most recent research on screen time limit for toddlers who are 2 years old or younger.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/world/europe/sweden-screentime-ban-children.html
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I do believe, and this is backed by some years of experimenting and observing, that one of the best things you can do when it comes to childcare, and specially toddlers, is to limit their screen time to the minimal possible. You may think that you cannot just turn off the TV or take away the IPad or whatever they are glued to, because YOU worry about the meltdowns and YOU worry the tantrums and You worry about the dark moods. But, believe me when it comes to a toddler, just turn the TV off, or just put the IPad out of sight. Just have the GUTS and DO IT, and keep HEALTHY alternative within your reach and offer them after the meltdowns ease, because yes, there will be some at first, especially the first 5 days or so, and during those times, keep your cool, and stick to your decision; do not give in for the tears or the screams (some screaming is argued to be healthy for a child by the way), just do not get weak and surrender to the drama. If you are firm and consistent, they will learn that they will not have the old ways back, and then do what they do best, ADAPT; they will realize they need to move on, and that’s where your “HEALTHY” alternatives would come in play. Because, you see, they need to fill up all the time that is vacant now that screen is off, so have as much engaging things to do to make up for that, and little by little you and them will learn and adapt.
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Absolutely right, check this for example.
