5 Popular Parenting Trends for 2020

If you like to keep up with the latest trends, have a look at these parenting movements for the new year and see what resonates with you. 2020 is shaping up to be a wonderful year for creativity, acceptance, and raising intelligent, emotionally healthy kids.

1. Parents make a move for less screen time

Today’s kids are being raised in a digital world. While living in high-tech times has plenty of benefits, parents struggle to find a healthy balance when managing family screen time.

A 2017 study revealed that:

• Kids ages 0 to 8 living in the US used screen media 2 hours and 19 minutes per day on average.
• The trend increases as children get older. Kids under age 2 spent about 42 minutes on screen time, but by the time they reached ages 5 to 8 kids were spending nearly 3 hours in front of a screen.
• Nearly all kids ages 0 to 8 (98 percent) lived in homes with access to a mobile device.

Teens spend staggering 7-plus hours a day on their devices!

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An interesting 2020 trend is shifting our kids’ screen time from social media and video games to the entertaining and educational world of audiobooks. This platform keeps kids in the digital world they know and love while allowing them to learn something new. Audiobooks continue to grow in popularity and can foster good listening skills.

Make this 2020 parenting trend your own

Audiobooks are a fun way for kids to spend time during car rides. They're also a wonderful tool for busy kids wanting to read more, or for those who may not enjoy reading or have learning disabilities.

Local libraries offer hundreds of free titles for children. Here are six more places to find free audiobooks.

2. Thrift stores are hot

Hands down, two of the biggest expenses in our household are groceries and clothing. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that the average family spends $1,800 per year on clothing. Most financial experts recommend allocating about 5 percent of your budget to wardrobe and accessories.

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