Episode 23: 30 Non-TV Toddler Activities It’s easy to just get lazy and plop the kiddo in front of a TV. I’m trying to enjoy the process and promote as much independence and daydreaming as possible. At my recent beer club discussion, there was a Dad who interviewed a new babysitter. She didn’t use her phone at all because her parents were so obsessed while she was growing up. I’d love to have this as an etiquette and habit for the new generation.