How to Handle Screentime Withdrawal Symptoms

With new screen time guidelines for kids under the age of 12, parents are perhaps feeling the pressure to cut back on their children's screen time – which may lead to all kinds of withdrawal symptoms like restlessness, irritability and full-blown tantrums. How might parents work together with their children to create new and healthier habits? In this episode, our host, June, is joined by returning guest Alicia Yah, a mother of four and a dedicated early childhood educator. She provides tips for parents to support their children in reducing screentime reliance, and shares her own lived experience of injecting fun into family time to encourage togetherness, in replacement of screen usage. Be encouraged that while initial efforts may be met with resistance, starting small and starting somewhere does pay off with consistency!--Looking to build stronger connections at home? Create a free account with Focus on the Family Singapore today and access to a wealth of trusted resources designed to support and strengthen your marriage and parenting journey. We’re here to help you build deeper and stronger family relationships. --Be part of our growing community of listeners! Follow us today to receive updates filled with fresh insights, heartwarming stories, and expert perspectives about the everyday family topics that matter to you.--If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify,  Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.  You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.