Too much television over Christmas, help!

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As a family, we went to visit in laws family over Christmas and only got back today. This side of the family are under the impression that quiet kids are "good kids". Our daughter who is two is very outspoken, social and we usually get her involved with everything. She met her cousin who is a different child altogether, not saying any kid is better or worse but he will go off on his own and play or just hide out. So naturally he was the good kid and my little girl was being called the wagon or grumpy etc. Any way our little girl got sick and is still sick but she really wasn't coping or eating and we felt so judged with our parenting we let her have alot of television to keep her happy. Safe to say she is addicted now. When we got home, mammy and daddy have a bug and struggling so we've again resorted to tv because her routine is just gone. We aren't a no screen family, we allow about 20 mins in the afternoon but that's not even everyday. Do I just go cold turkey? Safe to say we won't be going home again because my in-laws were so put off by the whole thing so we just won't be doing that to ourselves again.

She will be fine once she’s back in her routine after the Christmas break. Don’t worry about her having too much tv. It is a temporary situation while she/ you are sick. Give yourself a break

Once everyone is well again you can go back to your previous tv routine. Christmas can be overwhelming anyway, but much worse when illness is part of the mix away from home; do what you need to do to keep sane. I hope you all feel better soon.

I think I'm in a similar position to your DD! I've had 'flu over Christmas and I've watched way too much TV.

Like a PO suggested, once you're all well just go back to your usual routine. If she's a bit whingy try distraction or a trip to the park

Thanks all, I probably shouldn't of been worrying over it. Today we had normal TV time and she did get upset a few times but got over it and finally started playing with her new toys! Hopefully in a few days it's all back to normal.

It's a lesson though. While I don't mind some TV, too much really hinders with their imagination and mood. Well with my DC anyway.

Same boat here. We've all been sick for seven days and the TV is on constantly. As soon as we'll better, we'll go cold turkey.

Until then, TV is doing the parenting and I'll be dying on the sofa if they need me.

We actually had a week of an insane amount of tv the week before, as 3yr old was ill. Went away 22nd and back 27th, so tv has virtually not been watched. A nice reset! She was fine with the big cold turkey