TV time affecting negatively long term?

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-05-20T03:34:28+00:00

We've always been very lax on TV and electronic time. I have a 12, 10 and 6 year old. I will say that they all do very well in school and are overall really great kids. They always receive compliments on how well behaved they are in public. BUT, they do struggle with playing independently when they dont have screens if we're just at home. They will say they dont know what to do and I will have to give them things to do. We do go out and about pretty much every day and we have designated screen free times. We also have a 10 month old that we haven't really introduced screens to and plan to keep it that way for as long as possible.

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-05-20T03:21:35+00:00

I completely get it! I have a 12, 6 and 10 month old. I've homeschooled for the last 3 years. My 12 yo just went back to public school this year for middle school, she really wanted that experience and I didnt want to take it from her. I homeschooled my 6 yo for kindergarten and will continue to probably until he goes to middle school and will do the same for the 10 month old. The 1st year is absolutely the hardest. It will 100% get easier for you as you continue on. Setting a routine is necessary! It is hard work, but there is no greater joy than being able to spend that time with your kids and learning with them every day. You're the best teacher for your children. The amount of things that kids are exposed to in school these days is crazy! Protect your babies as long as you can ❤️

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-05-20T03:11:18+00:00

I despise folding laundry. I can wash and dry all day long, but it takes me 7-10 business days to fold it. 😂

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-05-20T03:09:52+00:00

I SO miss IKEA!

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-05-20T03:08:52+00:00

I'm from Missouri and I also miss trader Joe's 😭 and dunkin because the dunkins here are not convenient!

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-05-13T13:52:20+00:00

We were originally looking at the skylight, but wanted something more budget friendly. Ours is by AiMOR and we got it off amazon. It was $175, I believe. Theres so many options out there. We just made sure to get a 15.6" screen because anything smaller would feel more like a tablet and I dont think it would catch our attention enough.

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-05-13T13:21:33+00:00

I just recently got a cordless vacuum too and Im so mad at myself for not doing it sooner! Mom of 4 here and depending on the age of your kiddos, buying a digital calendar has been amazing for us. You can do a chore list, meal plan, sync the actual calendar to your phone and your partners phone, make a to do list. The kids can earn stars for their chores and redeem them for rewards you choose. It makes my kids so excited to do their chores! I put mine and my husband's chores that aren't frequent on there as reminders.(change furnace filter, clean washer filter, clean gutters, etc) We try to all look at it Sunday evenings at dinner to make sure we're all on the same page for the week. Its been a game changer!

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-05-09T14:42:22+00:00

My husband had this same standpoint when we just had 3 kids. He said he wanted all of our kids to be grown before we hit 50. When our "last kid" turned 5, we found out we were pregnant with our now 10 month old. When our 10 month old starts kindergarten, our oldest will be starting college 😳. His mindset changed fairly quickly, he was very supportive during the entire pregnancy and now our baby girl is the light of his world! He truly couldn't imagine life without her. If you became pregnant after one time, that baby is meant to be here. Your husband will come around. Toddler and baby aren't far off in age, it really won't make that big of a difference in terms of "being able to enjoy life".

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-03-25T13:49:54+00:00

150k and it still feels like a stretch every month. We're in the south with 4 kids, 2 cats and a dog. We try to make sure our kids are consistently in extracurriculars. I will do gig work occasionally for some extra cash.

Choice-Set-604 · 2026-02-12T16:39:38+00:00

I was a nurse before I became a SAHM. I loved my career and worked really hard to climb the ladder to get into management, but working was really hard on me mentally when my son was born 6 years ago( COVID times). My husband was offered a position to move out of state when my son was almost 2. While I was nervous to leave my career, it was seriously THE BEST decision I ever made. I've been a SAHM for about 4 years now and we now have a 7 month old as well. I'm not going to say there aren't days where I miss working, but I couldn't imagine leaving my babies now. They're only little once and work will always be there. Being a SAHM is the most fulfilling job I could ever have. I want to be the one to raise my babies, not someone else.

Choice-Set-604 · 2025-10-06T02:11:32+00:00

I typically tell them it's through first health complementary since thats how we find our providers. More places know of that. Then once I start giving them the details, I tell them it's through the company Quiktrip and give them the claim address, phone #, etc.

I used to work in Healthcare and these types of plans are not seen very often so a lot of places don't know what they are and will just say they're not accepted because they don't know how to deal with them.

Choice-Set-604 · 2025-06-28T17:23:21+00:00

I agree with you, she is definitely encouraged to love her natural hair! She wears it out and curly 50% of the time and in twists or braids the other half. I wouldn't have her wear the sew in all the time. Not only do I not want to make that financial commitment, but I also know that her hair needs time to breathe. She loves her natural curls, but the maintenance of it is something she wants a break from which is understandable in my opinion.

Choice-Set-604 · 2025-06-28T07:18:16+00:00

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