Although entertaining children through media such as TV gives the parent a little break from parenting, it is also important to interact with them in order to develop a bond as well as help them develop sensory skills. There are various other ways to interact with a child such as playing with physical objects, going outside, and even having the child help you organize. Doing interactive activities with the child will help them develop skills as well as bring them closer to the parent.

Key Takeaways:

• You don’t need anything crazy or expensive to keep your little one entertained. Food is all it takes, especially when you let your toddler play with it.
• Strap them in a stroller, and go for a walk. Or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, find a new park, hit up the zoo, go on a nature walk, find animals in the clouds together
• Give them a broom, a spray bottle, or a damp rag and sing songs together while you clean up.

“When we turn off the screen it can encourage us to be more intentional, more productive, more interactive. Your family can enjoy the happy moments, instead of letting them slowly fade into the background of a TV show or video game.”

Read more: https://blogs.babycenter.com/parenting/no-screen-guide-entertaining-toddler/