My 5yo is exactly the same
Everyone’s answer will be different, and there is no right or wrong. If you think it’s an issue on rubbish weather days then maybe make a list of a few places to go out to on those days so you don’t fall back on it?On average how much screen time does your child have?! I’m always concious mini A has abit too much when the weather is rubbish. I get her games out and toys but I’d say on average on a weekend it’s probably 2-4 hours if the weather is crap!
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Just to add if we play games or in the play room there is no iPad or tv on. No tv in the play room anyway
I don’t think it’s an issue I was just wondering! I’m aware there’s lots of factors involved but just a general amount. It’s nice to have rainy days inside as it’s rare we spend a full day indoors tbh!
My 5yo has about 2 hours on her tablet max. She usually has it here and there during the day and then an 30 minutes-and hour between the youngest going to bed and her bed time. School days they both come home and sit for half an hour on their tablets when they get back.On average how much screen time does your child have?! I’m always concious mini A has abit too much when the weather is rubbish. I get her games out and toys but I’d say on average on a weekend it’s probably 2-4 hours if the weather is crap!
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Just to add if we play games or in the play room there is no iPad or tv on. No tv in the play room anyway
We’ve watched two films today and will probably do a few more this afternoon! 🫣On average how much screen time does your child have?! I’m always concious mini A has abit too much when the weather is rubbish. I get her games out and toys but I’d say on average on a weekend it’s probably 2-4 hours if the weather is crap!
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Just to add if we play games or in the play room there is no iPad or tv on. No tv in the play room anyway
thank you! It makes me feel better now
I’m always concious over her YouTube time and how much junk she’s watching but 2 hours a day isn’t much really when it’s the morning and before bed, and the odd time throughout the day after nursery etc like you said! Some days I feel like she’s glued to the iPad but when I add it up I don’t think it’s much. She’s had a busy week as we’ve been at haven Monday to Friday and the weekend she’s been with her dad outside. I need to remind myself sometimes it’s ok to do nothing and sit and watch junk!It was just a suggestion, we hate spending all day indoors (even rainy days) so always try to get out somewhere when we can’t be outside.
I think screen time just gets a bad rep really though.thank you! It makes me feel better now
It’s about what they do when they’re not watching tv that mattersthank you! It makes me feel better now
so if they lead a fulfilling engaging day where they are stimulated and socialising all that good stuff, tv doesn’t not kill all that learning their brains are doingthat’s very true! She likes to play CBeebies land and numher games on her iPad too so not all YouTube and Diana and whatever he’s called!It’s about what they do when they’re not watching tv that matters
A bit of distraction can work well, grab a book and read/distract whilst they sit on the pottyStarted potty training this morning. Not going well at all. Happy to sit on the potty/toilet but won't do anything on it. Comes off and straight away goes and wees herself or pees on the floor in the playroom.
Do you think she’s “enough” ready? I found with mini A the first time she wasn’t ready no matter how much I tried. Months later it was a breeze, shes been potty trained since end of October I think / beginning of November and it’s been a breeze. It was only since January she’s stopped having daily accidentsStarted potty training this morning. Not going well at all. Happy to sit on the potty/toilet but won't do anything on it. Comes off and straight away goes and wees herself or pees on the floor in the playroom.
Try just watching closely and when the pee starts sticking her straight on the potty. It takes a while for them to understand the relationship and how to control it, and at first it’s often easier to catch the wee and show them where it goes until they are able to make the connection themselves. All mine have started that way, and all PT quickly and without issue. It’s undoing a few years of training to just wee whenever and wherever, and so continuing that for a few days is absolutely normal while they get used to things. They have to relearn it all, and get their realisation from oh I’ve peed, to I’m peeing, to I need a pee.Started potty training this morning. Not going well at all. Happy to sit on the potty/toilet but won't do anything on it. Comes off and straight away goes and wees herself or pees on the floor in the playroom.
TBH most childminder’s have minimal training so wouldn’t exactly say that her tuppence is worth anything at all. My SIL is a childminder and is no more likely to be able to diagnose dyspraxia than my cat. Not trying to minimise your worries, just putting in to perspective that she has no medical training. Best to speak to your HV and GP.
I think your gut instinct is valid and if you are worried you should 100% ask your GP
It may not be but at least you can say you followed your concerns and got it checked out for your daughter and to put your mind at restMake a note of all your areas of concern and pass them on to HV and GP. I always think it’s best to get the ball rolling as early as possible so if it does turn out to be something, you’ve got the early documentation there behind you to speed things along. I’m sure you can possibly find a UK dyspraxia charity/foundation as well who may be able to provide you some resources or a Facebook group to discuss with other parents
