Screen time

Hi! I also use Ms Rachel and Gracie’s Corner sometimes and feel HORRIBLY guilty. However, I take solace in the fact that my friends did the same with their older kids (3 - 7 years old) and they’re all thriving and doing so well! I’m trying to not feel as guilty but it’s hard. Sometimes I just need to wash the dishes or get stuff done on the computer! I’m sure so many of us feel the same

Same I am a stay at home mom and that’s the only way I can get anything done. But honestly as long as I still spend time with her during the day and take breaks with her (going outside/taking walks) I think it really helps to keep her busy. Because once she’s bored then I’m in trouble.

My 11 month old watches Ms. Rachel about every other day. I’m a SAHM and sometimes I’m exhausted and need a 30 minute break lol.

same. im a sahm & single mom so i have the tv on quite a bit everyday

it makes me feel better that he is learning tho. because i am too busy working & cleaning & cooking. i dont have time to show him colors & shapes. it makes me happy someone is teaching him even if it is the tv

My daughter loves Sesame Street! She watches it when she eats breakfast but try to keep it off most of the day. When I am not feeling well she gets more screen time.

I’m a SAHM by myself all day, and I haven’t turned on daytime TV except for illnesses and birthdays, in 3 years ( I have a 3 and 11m old). My cousin, and my bff use the same policy for her kids, and as a data point we both have those older toddlers raised this way. They’re powers of concentration and self regulation are UNMATCHED amongst their peers. Best verbal skills, and Fewest tantrums in our respective local mom groups- from (obv) 3 v. different sets of parents. So, I know it’s tough, but really cannot recommend enough finding other ways to help/let them work through their little baby frustrations. By toddler age it’s proving really worth it!!

I've definitely had my times that I rely on my favorite babysitter, Ms Rachel. When daycare is closed or kids are home sick while I'm working, or when they are overtired screaming and I need to make dinner. Do I love it, no, but sometimes my sanity is more important than worrying about screen time. I've got a 3 year old and she has excellent verbal skills and very few tantrums and knows how to calm herself down on most occasions. My almost 1 year old is also very chill and meeting milestones. Every kid is different and every parent is different. Do what you need to survive and maybe on days you have more screen time than you like, take some extra time that day or next for more concentrated one-on-one time with your little

Same here! Baby shark, Hey bear, simple songs. Not all the time, not even every day, but sometimes it’s the only way to get something done. Especially if we are going out to eat, my baby isn’t interested in solids so it’s impossible to keep him entertained in a restaurant. You are not alone!!!

I don’t know how you do it without any help. We have a nanny, both my husband and I work from home. I wouldn’t be able to do it without her.

I feel guilty every time. But honestly I’ve noticed that sometimes it’s just a comfort thing to her and she’ll start to play with her toys by herself while ms. Rachel is on. My baby will not watch anything else either! Ive tried little bear, old version of Dora, old version of blues clues, Barney, Daniel Tiger… only ms rachel!!!!! I just use it on my watch. Preferred to be in quick 10-15 minute intervals throughout the day.

I also wfh and we put ms rachel dancing fruits i just try to limit it to one hour a day and thats it but sometimes you have to do what you have to do to keep baby occupied