Giving gadgets when a child is fussy can indeed make him distracted and calm down quickly. However, in the long term, this can actually have a negative impact on the growth and development of the Little One. you know. Come on, Bun, see how to deal with a fussy child without having to give gadgets here.
Mom and Dad, remember, yes, the habit of giving gadgets every time your little one is fussy or has a tantrum has the risk of causing him to become addicted to gadgets, you know. now, this can then interfere with the physical, emotional, and social development of the little one.
According to research, children who are addicted to gadgets have a higher risk of being overweight or obese. The reason is, the habit of playing gadgets for too long can make children lazy to move and do various physical activities.
Too much playing with gadgets can also make children difficult to sleep or insomnia. This is because the blue light from the gadget screen can inhibit the release of hormones that trigger drowsiness. If your little one doesn't get enough sleep at night, he or she will be more at risk for tantrums or fussiness during the day, Bun.
In addition, gadget addiction can also cause your child to be lazy to interact and socialize with the people around him. Screen time Too much can also make children late in speaking, difficult to get along with other people, lack empathy, and have lower emotional intelligence (EQ).
How to deal with a fussy child without giving a gadget
Considering that there are many bad effects that can happen to your little one due to gadget addiction, Mom and Dad should not let him play gadgets for too long, OK?
If your little one is fussy, don't immediately give him a gadget so he can calm down. Precisely at times like this, Mom and Dad need to give him more attention and good explanations so he can calm down.
Mom and Dad can also try some of the following tips to calm a fussy little one:
1. Calm the child patiently
It is undeniable, when a child is fussy or has a tantrum, it can be annoying sometimes, Bun, especially when the situation is not right, such as when in a crowd. Nevertheless, Mother and Father must remain patient with it, yes.
Avoid getting angry or yelling at your little one, as this will only make him fussier. On the other hand, if you deal with it patiently, a fussy little one may find it easier to calm down.
2. Take the child to a quieter place
Some parents may immediately give gadgets to their children when he is fussy or tantrums in crowded places. now, this should be avoided, yes Bun. Instead of giving him a gadget, try taking your little one to a quieter and quieter place, such as a park, so he can calm down more easily.
After that, explain the situation to your little one that if he is fussy in public, then it could annoy other people and it's not polite. Then, give him a warm touch or hug to calm him down.
However, if after doing the things above, your little one is still fussy, you should immediately take him home.
3. Find out what the child wants
When your little one is fussy, this may be a way to communicate unfulfilled desires. Therefore, if he is fussy, you can just ask him questions, such as "what do you want?" or "you're still hungry, huh?".
Your little one may nod, shake his head, or point to what he wants to answer your question. By knowing what he wants, you can deal with a fussy little one more easily, without having to give him a gadget.
However, if he asks to play with gadgets, try not to go along with his urges and invite him to do other activities, such as going for a walk or going to the toy store.
4. Replace gadgets with books
Bun, there are so many benefits of reading books for children, you know. Starting from introducing vocabulary, training concentration and memory, to training your little one's communication skills.
So, instead of giving a gadget to silence a fussy child, it's better if you invite him to read a book. This is useful to distract the little one who is fussy as well as train him to like books from an early age.
Even though dealing with a fussy child in the ways above is not as easy as giving a gadget, Mom and Dad still need to do it so that your little one can avoid the risk of gadget addiction, right.
If your little one is still difficult to calm down when he is fussy or has a tantrum, especially if he is used to whining asking to play with gadgets when he is fussy, you can consult a psychologist regarding this. That way, psychologists can give the best advice for dealing with your little one's emotions without having to give him a gadget.
