The Toys

According to a blog from Crosswinds Counseling, effective parenting revolves around three key principles: Attention, Affirmation, and Affection. Attention refers to giving your child your undivided focus, affirmation involves approving and encouraging their efforts, and affection means showing them love and support. However, there is currently a noticeable gap in these vital aspects of parenting. With the rise of the digital age, many parents have turned to screens as a substitute for active engagement, often relying on them to "babysit" their children. This overconsumption of media has been linked to delays in language development and reading skills at an early age. The first five years are crucial for a child’s growth, as they rely heavily on their parents for both physical and emotional stability. The absence of proper parenting during this formative time has led many children to view on-screen figures as their primary role models, further impacting their development.