As parents to young children, let’s talk about a common challenge we all face: managing our kids’ screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends no more than one hour of screen time per day for children aged 2-5, but let’s be honest—it’s really tough to stick to that! Sometimes, it seems so much easier to turn on Bluey when the post-daycare meltdowns start and you need to keep them entertained while making dinner.
And we all know that too much screen time can negatively impact our children’s brain development and language skills, which leads to guilt, stress and frustration. So even though studies have shown that excessive screen use can lead to poorer cognitive and language outcomes, what can we do instead to keep our kids engaged and learning?
Enter Dream Dough!
These fantastic playdough sensory kits are a game-changer. They offer a convenient, instantly engaging, screen-free way to keep our little ones busy and help them develop important skills. Here’s why Dream Dough should be your new go-to:
Boosts Brain and Language Development
Dream Dough provides a hands-on, sensory experience that captivates children’s attention. While they’re busy molding and shaping, they’re also enhancing their fine motor skills and sparking their creativity. Plus, this kind of play supports their language development, making it a win-win!
Reduces Parental Guilt and Stress
Back to that inevitable guilt when allowing too much screen time. With Dream Dough, you have a fun and educational alternative that keeps kids happy and learning without screens. It’s a relief to know our kids are engaging in healthy activities, and makes you feel better as a parents (even if it's only 30 minutes THEN a show, at least we can feel good about that half hour of child-led play!).
Creates Special Moments
Dream Dough isn’t just about keeping kids occupied; it’s also a great way to bond with them. Whether you’re at a restaurant, on a plane, or waiting at the doctor’s office, these kits turn any moment into a fun and creative experience. It’s amazing how something as simple as play dough can make waiting time fly by and keep tantrums at bay.
Practical Tips for Using Dream Dough
- At Restaurants: Instead of handing over your phone, give your child a Dream Dough kit. It’s a fun way to keep them entertained and make meal times more enjoyable for everyone. We also have travel-friendly play mats that fit easily into any bag and make for an instant non-stick play area!
- During Travel: Long trips can be challenging, but Dream Dough makes them much more bearable. Kids can create and play, making travel time pass quickly.
- In Public Places: Waiting rooms and after-school activities become much more pleasant with a bit of playdough fun. It’s a quiet, mess-free option that’s easy to carry around. Younger siblings need to wait for big bro or sis to finish soccer? karate? dance? You name it, we've got you covered. Little sibling now has a fun and portable activity too!
By incorporating Dream Dough into your daily routine, you can provide your children with enriching, screen-free activities that promote their overall well-being. Dream Dough is more than just playdough—it’s a tool for better parenting, leading to happier, healthier kids and less stressed, more connected parents.
So, let’s embrace the benefits of Dream Dough and make screen time challenges a thing of the past. To buy now- visit our Instagram (our website is neeeearly finished!) and get on our email list to know when new products are about to launch! We’re here to support you (and fumble alongside you!) every parenting-step of the way.
