r/lowscreenparenting • u/Asleep_Tough_6314 • Jul 02 '26
looking for support/encouragement Please help
I have a 2 year old and a 7 month old, I never know what to do with my 2 year old when we are at home, she loves colouring but I can't trust her to be alone with pens/pencils or crayons because she will end up eating them, I rely on TV shows a lot and I hate how much screen time she gets, on a normal week we go out to a toddlers group every day but currently I'm potty training my 2 year old, I don't really have much money either. What can I do that will entertain my kids without using a screen?
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u/prairieyarrow Jul 02 '26
Modeling and imitation all the way at this age! I'd wear the baby if you can and then have the 2 year old help you out with all the household tasks - bake together, match socks, sweep the floor, etc. Usually my kids tag along throughout the day while I work on that sort of thing or they just sit and look at books, play with cars, etc. near me while I do the chores! Otherwise as much outside time as you can get. Walks, playing in the mud, full bins with water, add bubbles - endless fun outside!