Why We Finally Said Goodbye to YouTube for Our 4-Year-Old

After months of back-and-forth, my husband and I made the tough decision to ban YouTube for our 4-year-old. It wasn’t an easy choice—YouTube had become a quick fix for quiet moments and rainy afternoons. But we started noticing changes in our child’s mood and attention span, and it just didn’t feel right anymore. We worried we might be overreacting, but our gut told us to try a break. Now, we’re rediscovering puzzles, storybooks, and even silly dance parties together. Have you ever felt torn about screen time? I’d love to hear your experiences—are we being too strict, or just cautious? #ParentingChoices #ScreenTimeStruggles #FamilyBoundaries #MindfulParenting #Parenting