What actually happens when you take screens away from toddlers?In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rishika, a mom who took on a bold 25-day screen-free challenge with her child - and the results were far from what she expected.
Whether you're a new parent, struggling with screen tantrums, or just looking for practical tips - this episode is packed with relatable stories, expert-backed insights, and real-life solutions!
Chapters:
00:00 Preview 01:06 Intro
2:11 Meet Rishika - who did 25 days screen free challenge on Instagram3:46 Life before becoming a mom
7:21 How much screen time and what content? 10:18 Why are screen addictive? 13:44 Virtual Autism & ADHD 15:22 Red flags for excess screen time 18:06 Are video call considered as screen time? 20:04 Is educational content helpful? 22:11 Slow paced shows for kids 22:41 Screens during meal time !! 31:06 How to reduce screen time? 40:38 Dealing with tantrums related to screen 44:57 Roll-Play : how to deal with a screen time tantrum! 50:45 How to make grandparents understand the harmful impact of screens? 57:35 Activities to swap Screens 01:01:31 Mom Mail : Answering YOUR questions! 01:05:48 What Rishika is still learning as a mom... 01:07:41 Ending with 2-minute mom pause