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Co-Viewing

When your child watches, sit with him and ask during the show — the screen turns from isolator to connector.

25 min Intermediate

Goal

Convert screen time from isolated activity (child + screen alone) to shared activity opening deep dialogue.

Steps

1

Choose together. Don't let him pick for you, nor impose yours. Negotiate.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You learn characters he loves and find shared new language.

Evidence base

School: Co-Viewing Research — Sandra Calvert

Founders: Sandra Calvert · Daniel Anderson (1990)

Calvert (Georgetown) showed co-viewing doubles program learning and significantly reduces negative impact. Anderson (UMass) confirmed in longitudinal studies.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Co-Viewing" take?

This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.

When will I notice the effect of "Co-Viewing"?

You learn characters he loves and find shared new language. In the short term: Within a month, solo viewing drops — he prefers viewing with you.

Is "Co-Viewing" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Co-Viewing Research — Sandra Calvert (Sandra Calvert, Daniel Anderson (1990)). Calvert (Georgetown) showed co-viewing doubles program learning and significantly reduces negative impact. Anderson (UMass) confirmed in longitudinal studies.

Is "Co-Viewing" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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