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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These area all such common sense childhood activities that it should be a big flag for parents of younger kids how detrimental reliance on screens are for childhood development.

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Easy there.

OP knows this.  Hence his or her request for advice.

Frankly, what you observed is true of so much of parenting.  A lot of it IS common sense.  But even so, it's always nice to hear from others what's been working for them.[/quote]

Her point is that because we all rely on screens so much, we have let this part of our brains atrophy completely. Too many of us get to ages 6+ with our kids and have no idea what's fun to do with them that doesn't involve screens.[/quote]

This is the reason why the tablet isn't allowed to be used until after dinner/bath time.  If I decide to give them screen time during the day for whatever reason, I turn on the TV because it's naturally limiting.  A show ends and another one begins that you may or may not like.   Because the tablet isn't an option during the day, DCs don't ask for it and it doesn't factor into their decision making.  I really think this is the only option because for 99% of kids, if they can be on a tablet they will.  The only way to fix it is to go cold turkey and deal with the withdrawal for a few days.

For OP's original question, I have all girls, so they play a lot of dress up and pretend restaurant, store, etc.  The older girls read to themselves or read outloud for the youngest.  They play Playdoh, play with small figurines, blocks, doll house, arts and crafts, science experiments, put on shows, that sort of thing.  If you're talking about quiet time, in the summer they like to sit on the deck and eat a popsicle.  
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