Dad of a 3-year-old — looking for shows we can actually watch together (not just background noise)
Hey all. My little one just turned 3 and we've started doing a bit of screen time on weekends. But I'm trying not to just hand over the tablet and disappear, I actually want it to be something we watch together. Like, me sitting next to her, pointing at stuff, laughing at the same bits. More of a family thing than a babysitter.
The tricky part is that a lot of what she picks on her own is kind of a lot really fast, really loud and she ends up wired and grumpy the second it's over. So I'm hunting for stuff that's a bit calmer and warmer. The kind of show where we can both enjoy it and maybe even chat about it after.
So, fellow parents: what does your 3-year-old genuinely love that you also don't mind watching? Bonus points if it's ever led to a nice little conversation or moment between you two. Open to shows, specific episodes, whatever you've got.