Lately, there’s been a lot of chatter around the new UK government recommendations on children’s screen time, encouraging limits on how long little ones spend in front of TVs, tablets, and phones. Of course, they are just that – recommendations and, as a parent myself, I know it’s not always realistic to stick to them perfectly. In fact, I’ve found that a bit of supervised screen time can actually be really beneficial for my daughter.
That said, I’m always on the lookout for ways to keep her entertained without relying on a screen. We’ve definitely noticed that after longer stretches in front of the TV or tablet, she can get a bit irritable (and honestly, who can blame her). So finding alternatives that still hold her attention feels like a bit of a parenting win.
