✨ The Screen-Time Struggle
“Just five more minutes!” — how often do we hear this from our kids when they’re glued to a screen?
From cartoons and YouTube to mobile games and tablets, children today are surrounded by technology at every turn. While screens can sometimes be educational, too much of them can impact focus, creativity, and even emotional well-being.
That’s why many parents are now revisiting a simpler style of parenting — drawing inspiration from the 90s, when outdoor play, board games, and storytelling ruled our childhoods. This nostalgic parenting approach may just hold the key to bringing balance into our children’s lives.
The Impact of Too Much Screen Time
Excessive screen use can:
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Shorten attention spans
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Disrupt sleep cycles
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Reduce outdoor activity and physical health
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Limit real-world social interaction
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Increase irritability or anxiety in kids
No parent wants to completely ban screens (after all, they’re part of modern life), but finding balance is the real solution.
What Is Nostalgic Parenting?
Nostalgic parenting is about reintroducing the joys of a simpler childhood — the way many of us grew up before smartphones. It’s not about rejecting technology altogether, but about reminding our kids of the fun and imagination that come with screen-free play.
Think back to:
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Running outdoors until sunset
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Storytelling under the stars
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Collecting stickers, making crafts, or colouring
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Family board games and card nights
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Reading comics and storybooks before bed
These experiences shaped our creativity, problem-solving, and emotional bonds — and they can do the same for our children today.
Striking the Balance: Old Meets New
Instead of seeing screens as the “enemy,” parents can blend the best of both worlds:
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Use technology for learning — educational apps, videos, and interactive AI tools.
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Balance it with screen-free time — puzzles, books, art, and outdoor games.
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Set family screen rules — like no devices during meals or an hour of “unplugged” time daily.
Screen-Free Alternatives Kids Will Love
Here are some ideas to fill screen-free hours with fun and learning:
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Storytelling & Books – From picture books (My Emotions, Manners for Me) to classics (The Little Prince, The Secret Garden), stories spark imagination.
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Puzzles & Activity Books – Boost focus, patience, and logical thinking while keeping hands busy.
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Outdoor Play – Encourage simple joys like cycling, cricket, hide-and-seek, or running races.
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DIY Crafts & Colouring – From bookmark making to sticker books, kids love hands-on creativity.
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Family Bonding – Bring back board games, storytelling circles, or cooking together.
A Balanced Childhood
Screens are here to stay — and that’s okay. But too much of anything takes away the magic of childhood. By blending technology with nostalgic parenting approaches, we can give our kids the best of both worlds: the skills of the future, and the timeless joy of play, stories, and imagination.
So let’s raise children who can code on a laptop but also love flying kites, who enjoy fun apps but also treasure bedtime stories. Because true childhood is about balance — and the memories we make together.
Majestic Book Club: Bringing Nostalgia Back
At Majestic Book Club, we believe in keeping the joy of learning alive — just like in the good old days. Our collection is designed to help parents recreate screen-free childhood fun:
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Puzzle Sets for brain-boosting challenges
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Sticker & Colouring Books for creative expression
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Fact Books & Encyclopedias to fuel curiosity
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Classics Collection for sharing timeless stories across generations
