tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post7086682402694282195..comments2024-03-08T00:35:18.414+08:00Comments on Mum's calling : 10 reasons why we allow screen timeMum's callinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00682825589794836955noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-72040224169101137882017-03-28T07:14:19.735+08:002017-03-28T07:14:19.735+08:00My kids like to browse photos from my phone too! I...My kids like to browse photos from my phone too! If I'm on it, it teaches them to wait or accept 'no' as an answer. It's true, we should spend more thoughts in managing kids and gadgets, rather than totally abstaining from it. Do try at YouTube kids, it's a better platform for your 3 year old.Mum's callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682825589794836955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-48022779458315914662017-03-27T23:35:52.624+08:002017-03-27T23:35:52.624+08:00Digital devices are here to stay, and it's not...Digital devices are here to stay, and it's not something we can deny. What we do need to remember is to avoid the digital divide trap - that's where our relationships would be affected. My 3 year old would also ask to watch YouTube or browse photos on my phone. It's hard to always say "no" when I'm looking at my mobile most of the time for work. Agree about setting limits and putting control in place! Guess this is one more area to manage for most parents this era! :pThe Hooting Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441464184585699099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-72227974419774743422017-03-27T22:09:48.787+08:002017-03-27T22:09:48.787+08:00Love your thoughts from the perspective of a teach...Love your thoughts from the perspective of a teacher. Serves as a reminder to be extremely cautious and firm on cultivating good habits and limits. It really is easier and better to start early. Mum's callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682825589794836955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-4034380169218206702017-03-27T20:21:03.163+08:002017-03-27T20:21:03.163+08:00Like you have rightly pointed out, I believe a lim...Like you have rightly pointed out, I believe a limited amount of screen time is beneficial. The key word is limited - and not using them as babysitters - since the amount of educational information the kids can get online is much more than what many parents can offer. Parents can help the kids to pick up good screening habits from young. I've had students whose parents didn't set clear guidelines and inculcate good habits so once the children hit secondary school, they become uncontrollable and so many problems arise. It's sad to know that the parents are helpless too. <br /><br />- Marysimplylambchopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245397378378739086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-62235296006833822502017-03-27T15:05:47.266+08:002017-03-27T15:05:47.266+08:00So agree on you saying, resistance is futile. Sinc...So agree on you saying, resistance is futile. Since they are curious, it's probably best to explore together and educate on the right usage. Thanks for sharing! Mum's callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682825589794836955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-16830990796411556872017-03-27T13:18:37.717+08:002017-03-27T13:18:37.717+08:00So true! It really is tough to totally avoid when ...So true! It really is tough to totally avoid when even some preschools and primary schools are using it as a teaching medium.Mum's callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682825589794836955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-51278727357446275662017-03-27T12:36:51.751+08:002017-03-27T12:36:51.751+08:00Yes! Youtube kids is a much safer platform to scre...Yes! Youtube kids is a much safer platform to screen, do try! Thanks for the tip! I did join a Mummy group for my third's age group, it really is a helpful space to share anything about the baby. Mum's callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682825589794836955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-24591196207729345682017-03-27T12:32:23.584+08:002017-03-27T12:32:23.584+08:00It's just so tough to not keep up!It's just so tough to not keep up! Mum's callinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682825589794836955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-39788045290933599502017-03-25T16:06:59.204+08:002017-03-25T16:06:59.204+08:00I also allow screen time for kids. Resistance is f...I also allow screen time for kids. Resistance is futile. It's impossible to ban phone/tablet for kids when the adults at home spend so much time on it. The only thing we can do to ensure the 'right' usage is through monitoring and limiting usage time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604073741455206873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-48554319303318025412017-03-24T12:38:49.649+08:002017-03-24T12:38:49.649+08:00Great sharing indeed and we share the same view as...Great sharing indeed and we share the same view as you too! Yeah, technology is the future, we can prevent them from using too much from it but can't really totally avoid it. There's a great deal of information in there and we are sure bound to turn to the internet for the resources. Young Smartieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185776299506523817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-4727080820290762082017-03-24T12:10:21.918+08:002017-03-24T12:10:21.918+08:00I was totally against digital usage for kids, unti...I was totally against digital usage for kids, until my eldest turned 2 and became a big brother. The iPad was my most trustworthy helper at that time and helped me to entertain the boy. I will try out youtube kids, thank you for that recommendation! :) Conquer with everything you have said. This is my third baby too and really, every baby is just so different. Though my eldest is only 4, it seems I am learning everything all over again. One tip I have for new mummies is, join facebook/whatsapp groups with people who have the same EDD as you. Your babies reach similar milestones together and it helps to have someone who totally understands you to reach out to. Also, these people are up all night as well so there's always someone to chat with in the middle of the night! :) Vivien (<a href="http://www.beautifulchaos.sg/" rel="nofollow"> Beautiful Chaos </a>)Vivienhttp://www.beautifulchaos.sgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824931878729802483.post-83909963759487211172017-03-24T11:59:28.990+08:002017-03-24T11:59:28.990+08:00Wonderful sharing! I agree with all that you have ...Wonderful sharing! I agree with all that you have mentioned. Digital era has evolved so fast in the last decade.mylilbookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835235806327828842noreply@blogger.com