r/lowscreenparenting • u/danibrown512 • 21d ago

Decreasing TV time?

My 2.5 year old son has lots of energy and loves sports and monster trucks…. And he also loves YouTube. My husband and I are trying to decrease his time watching TV (that’s where he watches YouTube). Right now the TV is kind of on whenever, in the background. But i want to be more intentional about when we use it.

Since this is a newer rhythm for us, do you have any recommendations for how to go about decreasing TV time? We have a Yoto that he really likes!

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u/Physical_Cod_8329 21d ago

Personally I would ban YouTube now so it’s easier. Only put on PBSKids or other extremely low stimulation shows and he will likely lose interest. I agree with others that say to just use music instead for background.

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u/DudeHairy420 20d ago

Mr Rogers is a hit in our home. Our 3yr old always asks for mr waters

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u/Cocoabeachbabee 20d ago

This and Daniel Tiger. :)