Not exact matches
Rather than using screens as digital babysitters while they get on with other chores,
parents should
watch along with their little ones if they want their kids to get any educational benefit out of what they're viewing.
As their
parents sat
along the wall,
watching warily, the little ones wandered over toward the shallow end of the pool, where I was waiting.
I refreshed myself with it when each new baby was born and asked my
parents and in - laws to
watch along.
We have to
watch for the signs of readiness and develop our
parenting skills right
along with them.
It was never explicitly stated whether or not the adults were expected to join in the singing and group large motor activities, but after a couple sessions it was clear to me that the
parents who sat and
watched this circle time tended to have the children who sat and
watched, whereas those of us who jumped up and down and wiggled our fannies
along with the teacher had children who participated.
Along with brief calls to their
parents and hours spent texting their friends, kids use their cell phones to listen to music, play games, and
watch videos.
Typically, the child
watched along as the
parent completed the training program.
I sat here
watching the video with my hand over my mouth in awe of this beautiful little boy with two grateful
parents and a brand new future for all three
along with their extended families.