Monday, August 1, 2011

How Do I Stop My Child From Watching Too Much TV? (wordy wednesday)

I can’t sleep. I have to stop taking a nap in the afternoon. I just got the longest nap in many years. It’s good to stay home, no need to worry if I have to wake up early the next day or if I am still awake after midnight.

These are RC's various facial expressions while watching her favorite DVDs. When she was at the daycare center, I did not mind her being excited to go home and running to the TV the moment we get inside the apartment. I know that she was doing other activities there. I received lots of her art work and they did a lot of outdoor activities.





This will be a tough challenge for me especially I like watching TV myself, I have to do some housework and blogging work (speaking of blog work, I just lost a 300+ word article that I made for a review). So my question, how do I stop her from watching too much TV? She just got over her sickness so tomorrow, I’ll try to start going to the park. Well, I planned to do it twice a day but since I am not yet sleeping, tomorrow will only be once. I tried playing with her with clay, painting and plastic foods and kitchen items (so fun!) but whenever I shut the TV off even if she’s doing other activities she will cry. She at least needs to hear it going! Oh my, so demanding. She was sick too and had trouble with breathing so I was trying not to make her cry. I am having a hard time sleeping at night because I am worried about her breathing. She is so much better now thankfully.


Her headband and necklace are handmade by me. I want to start making some dresses for her or "upcycling" some clothes even if I just use my hands for sewing. I still did not buy a sewing machine. 


I love these pictures of her. I’m glad I took them. She is a big girl already and likes all girly stuff like wearing headbands, necklaces and dresses.

15 comments:

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Rose @ Walnut Acre said...

I love all the expressions on her face. It looks like she's really enjoying her show.

Ola said...

She is making such funny faces when she watches TV:)

Unknown said...

She is so cute, and I love your headband and necklace! It is really hard to keep them from watching too much tv, but you have to. Just explain to her that it isn't good for her and try to get her to play independently some. It will really help her in the long run! Visiting and following via Alexa Hop...hop over to my blog and follow back if you like!

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Jamie said...

Hi, Stopping by for the Alexa Blog hop!

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Brynn @ MommyDigger.com said...

This will be a challenge for me too, I love watching TV as well :) Would love to hear any tips to help!

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kimmy said...

hmmmm.. give her other activities to do. check this one out The Short e Sound and try it!

Good Girl Gone Green said...

What a cutie!!!! Beautiful dark hair!

Evil Nelly said...

love the headband and necklace! ur so talented! her facial expressions had me in splits :) good luck weaning her away from the TV!
hugs,
Nelly
www.massacredmascara.blogspot.com

Tough Cookie Mommy said...

I have the same problem trying to limit how much time my boys spend watching television. Thanks for passing by and linking up your Wordless Wednesday post. I'm passing by from http://toughcookiemommy.com

CinfulCinnamon said...

I do not have a solution for you, but I DO love that sofa...LOL

Stopping by from FYF

Jinni said...

Love the dress and head band! To cute

Truth Mama said...

Thanks for liking my FB page! I returned the love. If you ever figure out how to get your daughter to stop loving DVDs, fill me in on your secret. Mine flips out when she can't watch too.

Truth Mama said...

Thanks for liking my FB page. Returned the love! If you ever figure out how to get your daughter to stop loving DVDs, let me in on your secret. Mine flips out when she can't watch them too.

Truth Mama said...

Thanks for liking my FB page. Returned the love! If you ever figure out how to get your daughter to stop loving DVDs, let me in on your secret. Mine flips out when she can't watch them too.

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