To help my DS5 begin to learn to self-regulate his TV and computer game time we worked together to create a list of things he loves to do with check boxes. Then, we talked about how important balance was each day he tries to do at least five things from his list and some days he never gets to the computer or TV! The things on the list include; playing with his toys in the bathroom sink, piano practice, bubbles in the yard, dress up, mom or dad read to him and/or he reads a book, play-doh, etc. This has really helped us, he feels more in control and everyother word out of our mouths is not "no".
