TV on all the time

Can you temporarily hide the TV so that you can build a new routine?

The TV is stuck on the wall so unfortunately I can't

Have you tried playing a story or something in the background instead?

No I haven't. What are your suggestions? I think they like the visual effects of the TV

Hey, hope this helps. My little boy is 15 months and I'm a single mum too, so I know how hard it is especially without the support, he's exactly the same if Ms Rachel and bluey is on, instead if taking it away completely I increased doing other stuff too, lucky enough when I turn the TV off he just goes of and plays for a bit and when he gets bored and sit down on the floor with him and talk to him, read books, bubbles ect. Also I take him play groups that are either £1 donation or free. Or take him out on walks.

Have you tried to put things on tv they aren't interested in? Neither of my kids have been overly bothered by the tv My first loved adverts and my 2nd will watch for 30 seconds or with dinner then she goes off to play We do play music on alexa though so there's always sound But don't worry yourself to much as íts hard enough for people with partners and family to gey things done let alone when you have nobody

@Caitlan hi, I try to do group activities like rolling a ball to each other etc and that keeps them engaged for a few minutes.

@Emma-louise my 2 year olds speech is good so she dominates what is being played on the TV. I just hope it doesn't continue like this and I can find a way around as I'm sure it's not good for their eyes

I remove the batteries from the TV remote. If my son demands the TV I can prove to him that it doesn't work. We have timers for everything so I'll set a timer for how long we watch TV. We got a Toniebox to create some background noise really helped. And I control what the kids watch but they can choose between my options. We use the TV for sit down after meals, learning or exercise routines

Im single mum too with 0 support and it is very hard. I try to go out the house as much as i can like garden centers, softplay, see the ducks, go to the slide and swings etc. She loves to read books so i got her a little book corner so she can grab them whenever she wants and ever since, she isnt bothered about the tv anymore. Hope it helps 🤗 xx

@Marissa yes my little one likes books too and we also have a book corner which she regularly accesses. I need to take them out more - that's my downfall ☹️

Try it today! Never too late 🤗 hide remote today and dont turn the tv on at all. Eventually they get used to it

Try taking them outside as much as you can. Having fresh air and connecting with nature might help.

Try to cover tv with poster or something. Or tell them it’s broken and show them what they can use to play with. We do play music a lot and also stories even when he is sick or poorly. And when he is annoyed or crying a lot then I take him out for a walk and that always helps to calm him down. When he doesn’t want to play or not interested in his toys I do sensory play for him in the kitchen. I set some bowls with ice/ food/ rice and he just placing things from one bowl to an other. Sometimes I finish cooking and he still plays with it. x

@Eva that's a good idea with the sensory play. Thanks for the tip x