This Viral Parenting Trend Is Tackling The “IPad Kid” Epidemic — Here's What Experts Think About It

When asked if she believes more parents will begin introducing their children to older cartoons and TV shows, Isler says, “I hope so! As I mentioned, I don’t think screen time is inherently ‘bad.’ Like everything else, it’s all about moderation and making healthy choices. For our family, that’s choosing low-stimulation shows.”

The advice she would give parents wanting to make a similar change? “Replacing high-stimulation shows was a good first step for us! As previously mentioned, once we switched to low-stimulation shows, TV didn’t hold as much ‘power’ over our sons. They’d watch it for a while but mostly played with their toys while it was in the background.”

She also noted that replacing her sons’ screen time with more mentally enriching activities helped make the transition smoother, “Another thing our family loves doing is that I always have an activity/toys waiting for my sons in the mornings. Their favorites include coloring, STEM toys (magna-tiles, magnetic blocks, Legos), Little People, and dinosaurs. My oldest gets so excited to come downstairs and see what’s waiting for him in the mornings!”