Episode 133 Q&A: How Can My Child Play Independently Without Screen Time?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This weeks question is from Alexandra,</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“How do I guide my 9-year-old, only child, to play independently with something other than his iPad?”       </span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode I will address the dreaded, “I’m bored!” complaint parents hear so often outside of screen-time. I will share creative ideas for non-device activities that your child can do independently, why boredom is actually healthy for development, and how to properly react to a child when they are upset with the boundaries and expectations that are set for them. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can</span> <strong>submit a question</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">by emailing us at</span> <strong>support@drbeurkens.com</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">with the subject line</span> <strong>"Podcast Question."</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on...</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Facebook</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.drbeurkens.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Drbeurkens.com</span></a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p>