Why can my daughter can sit and watch tv or play on a tablet for hours but is bored as soon as she’s unplugged?

You are not alone. All the bells and whistles on a tablet or computer capture a child’s attention. She just has to sit passively and the tv or computer game will do most of the work.

Old-fashioned, battery-free play requires different skills. For example, building with blocks, playing dress-up, and fingerpainting are help children use their imagination, build make-believe worlds, and create something original