Tips for Eliminating Screen Time | How Our Family Cut Out Screens

Hi. I’m 12 years old and I actually cut out screens myself. (Apart from videos about screen-free parenting). I’ve been really happy since I’ve reduced my screen usage. But.. my parents always have them on and I’m trying to get them to stop. ❤

Our homeschooling family has been screen free for about 8 years, and it was such a wise choice! Our home is so much more joyful and peaceful. The earlier you get them off screens, the easier it will be. Thank you for sharing these helpful tips.

My son wasn’t an avid TV watcher (maybe 30 minutes of a non-stimulating show per day after quiet time) but i have noticed such a huge difference in his behavior when he watches TV! We are on day four of no screens and i can already see him beginning to play differently! Thank you for the encouragement!!

It can be done mommas! I have a 9, 5, 3, 1 year old with zero screens except for drawing tutorials, diy homestead videos (a project they are interested in) and a few here and there for homeschool topics. There's no set time for screens or movies or games. Im not saying this to brag but i grew up with the tv on literally all the time, movies, games all the time. Only the Lord could do this in my home & mind. My kids get bored, they fight, they are normal kids but screens are just never a fall back that they'd think to ask for. Great ideas in this video! ❤❤

So helpful! I’m feeling so convicted to cut out screens during the week. I use it in the afternoon for down time/dinner making, but the meltdowns & overstimulation is just not worth it. I really like your tip about planning your week with different invitations to play/art. 💛

We have been screen free from the beginning, our oldest is 11 now . And we have been fine 😁 and our kids are very active ,curious and creative. In the hard days when my boys were really young and the temptation to have some " me time" was strong, I always remembered that all generations before ours did it and kids grew up without ipads and phones . If those parents were capable and smart enough to entartain their children we surely can be too,its not impossible.

Thank you so much for sharing this in a non-judgemental way. I have had so much trouble finding realistic tips like this as a work from home military spouse. I desperately want to cut out screen time for my kids and I hope this will help at least to start phasing it out!

I love the invitation to play and for art. I am already thinking of ideas for tomorrow. Thank you, Larissa. ❤️

These tips are incredible! I will definitely be trying out the play and art invitations. I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel!

I love “any TV time is family time” !! I’m usually whipping around in the kitchen or something while kids watch something. That’s definitely a mindset I want to have and I’m glad you said that because it’s motivating and an ideal to work toward for sure! ❤️

You are amazing. Seriously so inspiring!! Thank you for making this!!

Very, very helpful. I will be starting this this week. Thank you!

Love your tips and the gentleness and grace in which you share them. I'm homeschooling a 3rd and 1st grader with a 3 year old and a 2 year old underfoot and there are definitely days where it is just pure chaos despite my best efforts. A schedule/rhythym definitely helps us to keep moving on to the next thing when we get a bit derailed.

Thank you for your explanation of the processes that contain your day with the kiddos..

Love this! We cut out screens when our oldest was 3-4 as well and have never looked back! I appreciate the invitation to play/art invitation ideas! I definitely plan to try those this week when it’s too hot to be outside . Can’t wait for the next video! Thanks so much.

I love this! I really want to be screen free with my kids! Looking for good advice on how to do it because sometimes it feels impossible! Thank you for the help!

Thos video came at the right time for me as I struggle with this and want to reduce my tendency to default to screens. Would love a tour of what toys your kids have 🙂

I needed this. Thank you!

Love the play invitation and art invitation ideas! We do a good deal of open-ended play, and art ... but I'd never heard of the invitation idea. Genius! Trying this week. Thank you!

I found your video extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing the many tips, tricks, and advice…they’re practical!