Together Beats Alone
Research summarized on ScienceDirect found that toddlers who watched videos alongside a parent stayed more engaged and more responsive than kids watching solo — the adult's comments gave their attention something to hold onto. The screen wasn't the problem. The solo scroll was.
Try this
Sit In For One Show
Try parking yourself next to them for a single episode this week — no phone in your other hand. A quick "uh oh, what's she gonna do?" does more than it seems.
Ask What They Saw
After it ends, try one question about a character's feelings instead of switching apps. Some families find the real shift isn't screens versus no screens — it's who's sitting next to your kid when the screen is on.
When it's screen time in your house, who's usually sitting with your kid?
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