If your child is a toddler, you may--and I repeat may--not yet have entered the age of the iPod. However, I have seen many a wee one tap tap tapping away at some sort of iPod game, so I'm guessing we've got a few young owners out there.
Here's the thing: when they're toddlers, you can hand them the iPod when it's convenient for you, and take it back when it's not.
One day, they'll be older. Wiser. Smarter. And, boy, will they want their Rights!
Here's my tip of the day, in hopes that other parents may experience the same peaceful atmosphere we have after implementing this rule. And avoid that difficult time before-the-rule.
First: buy a docking station. They're everywhere. We got one at Bed Bath and Beyond but look around. They even have wireless chargers now--just set your iPod on this baby and it charges right up!
The Rule? Get off the bus, come on in, and dock your stuff people. Cell phone, iPod, whatever it is you're carrying, plug it in. Right there. Right now. Do not check it unless you ask. If you ask, we will usually say 'yes.' If your homework is done. At least, mostly.
The Other Rule? Leave it there all night. No checking after 9:00. It can wait, I promise.
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