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0:00 [Music] how often is it happened that you walk into the room switch off the mobile phone or switch off the TV when your child is engrossed in his cartoon or on his video game you are bound to be met with a meltdown or a huge temper tantrum that's because the mental high that the child was on while he was in Boston the video has come crashing down this is not
0:31 advisable at all I'm going to share with you four tips to ensure you manage screen time transitions properly with your child 1 expectation setting try to begin a screen session with a clear indication of permitted time Rohan you get 10 minutes and then you have to switch it off okay number two pick the viewing time carefully plan it around natural transitions so that the child is
1:01 suddenly not lost as to what he or she needs to do after the video is turned off for example hi sweetheart you can watch 3 stories but after that we need to go and have bath ok or sweetie you need to finish your videos and then we go for lunch ok number 3 always try to announce a five-minute wind-up a lot for example Tara how's your video going you have 5 minutes ok darling you have to switch off the tab
1:32 after 5 minutes number 4 give your child time to wrap up or save his or her creation darling how is it going can you save your paintbrush work now or may I help you save it will continue again tomorrow ok children are creatures of routine as long as you're consistent and maintain the routine you will find that your kids will cooperate with the plans that you have set for them [Music]
Summary
- Set clear expectations before screen time begins, specifying how long the child can watch.
- Choose viewing times that align with natural transitions in the child's routine, such as meals or bath time.
- Announce a five-minute warning before screen time ends to prepare the child for the transition.
- Allow children time to wrap up their activities or creations, reinforcing the idea that they can continue later.
- Consistency in routines helps children adapt and cooperate with screen time limits.