How I (Finally) Reduced my Pre-schooler's Screentime {6.10}

When my son was still a baby I promised myself I wouldn't let him watch TV until he was AT LEAST 5. I mean I survived until much older without a TV so surely he can too. Oh how naive I was! By the time he was 3.5 he was regularly watching 3-4 hours of TV, sometimes more than that. Like most habits that we're not happy with, it crept up slowly and steadily, often out of necessity while caring for his baby sibling. In this episode I talk about: What the suggested screentime limits are for children How and why my pre-schooler's screentime got so out of hand How we limited it his screentime Where we are now with screentime Reflections on what we'll do differently with our daughter As with so many aspects of parenting, we're working things out as we go along. Things will change again in the future no doubt! Resources mentioned: Yoto player (this is what we have!) Yoto mini player (what we’d probably get next time!) WHO guidelines on screentime and play The waiting list for my Abundant Energy group programme is open! Join to be the first in the know (there will be an early bird discount…!) If you love this podcast and fancy buying me a cup of tea to keep it going, you can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tasha5 Sign up for my newsletter and free downloads #raisinghealthymothers DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on tashadcruz.com is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you may have heard on the podcast or on the website. I may earn commission on shopping links to external sites, e.g. Amazon. This doesn't change the price you pay but gives me a small commission which goes back into keeping the podcast running.

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Raising Healthy Mothers is a podcast for busy, exhausted mums navigating the early years of motherhood. Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or raising young children, this is your space for practical tips, expert insights, and real talk on making healthy choices without overwhelm. Motherhood is relentless, and postpartum depletion, exhaustion, and burnout are real. I know how hard it is to prioritise yourself when you’re constantly meeting everyone else’s needs. This podcast is here to support you with simple, realistic strategies so you can regain your energy, feel in control, and enjoy motherhood more. Each week, I dive into topics that matter to mums’ health and wellbeing, from nutrition and self-care to managing stress and rebuilding your energy, with expert guests and honest conversations.