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Screen time isn’t banned in our house — but I do try to keep some balance.

These are three things that genuinely help reduce how often my toddlers default to TV: their Story Dream Machine, the Toniebox, and books with characters they already love.

Nothing fancy, nothing complicated — just realistic screen time alternatives that work well for little kids.

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