At the encouragement of my therapist, Maggie is currently watching her first TV program. Something called "Word World" on PBS. She's exhausted and still wouldn't nap (shocker) this afternoon. She's been crabby all day, too. In order to give myself a break, I've put the TV on and stood her at her play table. She is really digging it. She's mesmerized by the telly, but is still breaking focus to look at me, look around the room, and play with her table.
I, however, still feel like I'm cheating. Like I'm being a lazy slacker mom and any day now everyone will find out. I'll be exposed for the layabout Facebook addict that I am. I also feel like I can see Maggie's brain melting with each second her eyes are glued to the tube. It wigs me out completely, but as usual, I'm sure it's more about MY issues than about Maggie at all.
Don't feel bad, just be in control... Set time limits and programming limits to ensure she isn't watching too much or the wrong things... Austin LOVES the kids programming on PBS and I feel it has been a positive influence with his limited 2 hours a day of television. Try SuperWhy! it's entertaining AND educational...
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the ride down the slippery slope!! TV is awesome!!! Tate just learned negative numbers the other day on Cyberchase - PBS is what all the cool kids watch!
ReplyDeleteThat's our world now - TV as babysitter. It was mine and I think I'm fine. Just be aware of what she's watching and how much.
ReplyDeleteWORD WORLD is great. Olivia has only watched it once, but we thought it was great.
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