As with my own discipline, I think a bias towards an additive mindset rather than a restrictive one is helpful. By which I mean, focusing on the alternatives to

As with my own discipline, I think a bias towards an additive mindset rather than a restrictive one is helpful. By which I mean, focusing on the alternatives to screens, rather than only limiting them. My kids are very young and get restless indoors. They demand more engagement. I can usually distract them by going outside, where they immediately calm down. This doesn't work forever, but it gives them an outlet for awhile where I don't necessarily have to read and roughhouse to keep them entertain. The only solid alternative indoors is: having other kids around. Otherwise they seem to get bored of their toys and want television. The tv time is just as much for me as it is for them. I'm wiped and happy to give in for 10-15 minute spells. It's not like you can reason with an infant like "oh you're bored? do something creative" - they need attention and validation, which is draining, and then if they're familiar with screens they want that stimulus.