Saying Goodbye to Barney
Barney was my babysitter. I am not proud of it. In fact, I feel horrible for letting Rei watch Youtube videos at a very young age. "The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping all screens off around babies and toddlers younger than 18 months. They say a little screen time can be okay for older toddlers, and children 2 and older should get no more than an hour of screen time per day." Read more . I thought that as a stay-at-home mom I would be able to care for my daughter all day and not have to rely on gadgets for entertainment. Well, it's a lot harder than I thought. Contrary to my ideals, I have relied on Barney in many occasions to keep Rei busy so I can finish my chores and regain a little bit of sanity. When I had to use the bathroom and Rei was especially clingy, it was Barney who came to the rescue. It was also Barney who kept her entertained so that Gian and I can get dressed and not be late for Church. Rei have had longer screen times than