It’s not the screen itself that’s bad. It’s a conglomerate not the least of these the bright light beaming at your eyes while you tend to blink less. It’s not good for any of us. Another reason screens are terrible is because they encourage a lack of imagination and build an inability in the child to entertain him/herself. I’ve seen this happen in my own kids, finding real world things that your kids our naturally inclined to and interested is key. I think the toughest age is 2-5, after that they have a much broader range of things they can do. My kids love books though, thanks for the recommendations the illustrations look fantastic in these.
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Thank you. Yes I use the word "screens" to basically encompass all of the above. I have also found that between the ages of 2 and 5 sensory play is best!
Yeah, my youngest boy is in that range. Sensory play for him usually means jumping off of couches, climbing, and throwing things. He's destructive, but we allow him to explore his world and his bodily limits within reason. He's just starting to become interested in more "creative" endeavors like art, blocks, and Montessori type toys. It's a constant struggle keeping him from destroying everything in the house during winter time though.
Some of my favorite books as a little boy were "Three Jolly Fellows" by Eno Raud, illustrated by Edgar Valter. That kept me awake for many nights, imaging the world the the Fellows! That, along with Astrid Lindgren's books - Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, Emil of Lönneberga... My mother started reading me those when I was 5-6 and by the time I was 8, I was re-reading them myself, time and time again! Oh, and after a few more years, The wind in the willows! Oh that book had a huge influence on me! And now I've started reading it to the kids! The same copy I've read a dozen times in my lifetime!
Oh I loved the Wind and the Willows as a kid! Thank you for all the book suggestions! I think we have similar taste when it comes to this! I will check them out! Pippi Longstocking was one of the first books I learned to read, I think... Or was it Amelia Bedilia...