{"id":40920,"date":"2022-10-26T12:09:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T09:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-test.findmykids.org\/blog\/?p=40920"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:33:13","slug":"sittervising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/sittervising","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Sittervising&#8217; \u2014 The Hottest New Trend in Parenting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you haven\u2019t heard of sittervising, you\u2019re missing out on one of the hottest new trends in parenting. In this article, we\u2019ll define the term, discuss the benefits of sittervising, and talk about ways you can begin implementing it today.<\/p>\n<h2>Contents:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"contents\">\n<li><a href=\"#What\">What Is Sittervising?\u00a0<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#How\">How Does Sittervising Work?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#The\">The Many Benefits of Sittervising<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Why\">Why Sittervising Is Good for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How2\">How Sittervising Benefits Parents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Disadvantages\">Disadvantages of Sittervising<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Getting\">Getting Started With Sittervising<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"What\">What Is Sittervising?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40930\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40930\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-40930\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2022\/10\/family-sit-fun2.jpg\" alt=\"what is sittervising\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">fizkes\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sittervising is a mash-up of two words: \u201csitting\u201d and \u201csupervising.\u201d Thus, sittervising is simply supervising your kid while in a sitting position. Yeah, it\u2019s a no-brainer, at least on the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Parents have technically been sittervising for centuries, but the term itself was just <a  rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/busytoddler.com\/sittervising\/\"\" rel=\"nofollow\">recently coined by parenting blogger and expert Susie Allison.<\/a> The need to label such a basic parenting task is a backlash against the ever-mounting pressure modern parents feel to entertain their children around the clock.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CffRLEdjBH0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">\u041f\u043e\u0441\u043c\u043e\u0442\u0440\u0435\u0442\u044c \u044d\u0442\u0443 \u043f\u0443\u0431\u043b\u0438\u043a\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044e \u0432 Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\"  rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CffRLEdjBH0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u041f\u0443\u0431\u043b\u0438\u043a\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f \u043e\u0442 Susie Allison, M. Ed | Busy Toddler (@busytoddler)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>By giving this laid-back form of supervision a trendy name and a place to live on the Internet, Susie attempts to normalize this somewhat hands-off approach to parenting. She basically gives busy moms and dads permission to take a little load off from time to time while simultaneously performing their primary roles as parents.<\/p>\n<p>And better yet, she backs it up with science. That\u2019s right. According to the blogger (who holds a Master\u2019s degree in Early Childhood Education), sittervising is not just beneficial for parents, but great for kids as well. More on that later.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"How\">How Does Sittervising Work?<\/h3>\n<p>Despite its name, you don\u2019t have to actually be in a seated position to sittervise. A more accurate definition of the concept would be providing supervision for children while engaged in some other activity of your choosing.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can take care of household chores like laundry or dishes while watching the kids play. Alternatively, you could listen to a podcast or exercise while supervising your children.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelGreen\">The only rule for sittervising is that you\u2019re providing basic supervision without being directly involved in your child\u2019s activity. Of course, you will need to intervene if your child\u2019s play becomes dangerous to themselves or others.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"The\">The Many Benefits of Sittervising<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned above, sittervising actually has loads of benefits for moms, dads, and kiddos alike. Let\u2019s look at some of these now.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Why\">Why Sittervising Is Good for Kids<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_40936\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40936\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-40936\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2022\/10\/looking-after-children.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oksana Kuzmina\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It may be easy to imagine how sittervising could have benefits for parents. But what are its advantages for children? Let\u2019s discuss.<\/p>\n<h4>Too Much Involvement Hinders Child Development<\/h4>\n<p>For one, sittervising allows children to do what they do best\u2014that is, play! As it turns out, experts say playtime is crucially important for a child\u2019s development. When kids engage in play, they\u2019re not just having fun. They\u2019re also learning important skills such as problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, parents can play alongside their children. But when they do, it changes the nature of playtime. While moms and dads may indeed be spending quality time with their children by joining in their games, they could also be robbing them of some important lessons.<\/p>\n<p>Think back to the last time you played a game with your child. Did you let them play independently, or did you provide instructions and help them with ideas along the way? Many well-intentioned parents find themselves doing the latter. And while it may be okay from time to time, it\u2019s also important that children learn to navigate playtime on their own and with peers.<\/p>\n<h4>Independence Is Good for Kids<\/h4>\n<p>The problem with overinvolved parents is that they create kids who struggle with independence. The solution? Sittervising.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelGreen\">By giving children the space to play and explore on their own, parents are encouraging kids to thrive with confidence and autonomy. These are skills that will benefit children for a lifetime!<\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, independence is actually really good for strengthening bonds with your child as well. Children need to learn that they can play alone for a while and you\u2019ll still be there when they return. If you\u2019re always playing with them, your child won\u2019t have this experience. Instead, they may feel as if they need you by their side constantly. This could create problems and anxieties later on\u2014when they start school, for instance.<\/p>\n<h4>Sittervising Promotes Social Skills<\/h4>\n<p>Sittervising not only promotes confidence and independence, but it may also help with social skills as well. Overinvolved parents may inadvertently take the place of a playmate, and kids could come to rely on mom or dad to play with them as a friend would. Since they fill this void, kids have no need to seek out a companion. And as with other skills, if children don\u2019t use social skills, they lose them (or worse, they may never acquire them in the first place!).<\/p>\n<p>Does all of this mean parents should never engage in play with their little ones? Not at all! It just means that you can take a break now and then with the reassurance that doing so is actually beneficial\u2014not harmful\u2014to your kids.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"How2\">How Sittervising Benefits Parents<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_40934\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40934\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-40934\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2022\/10\/family-sit-game-parents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nina Lishchuk\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re like most moms and dads, you won\u2019t turn down the opportunity to sit and relax for a bit. But there\u2019s more to sittervising than just physically resting. Here are some other important advantages to consider.<\/p>\n<h4>Sittervising Relieves the Pressure to Entertain 24\/7<\/h4>\n<p>With sittervising, you can take comfort in the fact that you don\u2019t have to be \u201con\u201d all the time in terms of entertaining your youngsters. There\u2019s so much societal pressure on busy moms and dads today that they may feel as if they\u2019re neglecting their children if they\u2019re not spending every spare moment playing with them.<\/p>\n<p>This is why the very idea of sittervising can be refreshing for parents as they realize that some distance between parent and child is actually necessary. This often lightens the weight of parenthood, if ever so slightly, and prevents feelings of parental burnout.<\/p>\n<h4>Moms and Dads Are People Too, Says Sittervising<\/h4>\n<p>Another pro of sittervising is that it acknowledges that moms and dads are also people with individual interests and needs. When we become parents, it\u2019s easy to forget this fact. After all, your whole world changes to accommodate another human being\u2014namely, your child. It\u2019s no wonder the needs of mom and dad take a back seat.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s true that kids (especially babies and toddlers) need around-the-clock care, it\u2019s also important that parents honor their own needs and autonomy. Sittervising allows parents to respond to their own inclinations to rest, catch up on chores, or entertain themselves as opposed to constantly engaging with their children. Sittervising respects and honors the needs of every member of the family, parents included.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelBlue\">Sittervise in pleasure and do not worry about the safety of your children. Hear what&#8217;s going on around them and follow their movement around the map with the <a href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=sittervising&amp;amp;af_ad=URL&amp;amp;af_sub1=CTA\">Findmykids app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Disadvantages\">Disadvantages of Sittervising<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40929\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40929\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-40929\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2022\/10\/family-sit-fun.jpg\" alt=\"sittervising\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">fizkes\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While there is no inherent harm in sittervising per se, there could be some drawbacks associated with this parenting concept. We\u2019ll discuss some of those now.<\/p>\n<h3>Too Much Sittervising?<\/h3>\n<p>Like other parenting trends, sittervising could become problematic for parents and\/or children if taken too far. Sittervising doesn\u2019t mean you should never play with your toddler, for example. And if your kids are used to you engaging in activities with them and you suddenly stop all involvement, it could be upsetting for them. We advise implementing sittervising a little at a time and then finding a balance that works for your family.<\/p>\n<h3>Sittervising Criticism<\/h3>\n<p>Sittervising isn\u2019t a novel concept. It\u2019s something parents have done since the beginning of time. At the same time, it\u2019s not been the most popular parenting style as of late. Contemporary moms and dads seem to want to do it all, and they may feel the need to prove their parenting skills or enthusiasm by being up for playtime anytime.<\/p>\n<p>That means sittervising will inevitably face some criticism. Some parents may think it\u2019s tantamount to lazy or even neglectful parenting. Of course, you don\u2019t have to defend your parenting choices to anyone else. Only you know what\u2019s best for your children and your family!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Getting\">Getting Started With Sittervising<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40938\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40938\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-40938\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2022\/10\/mother-cleaning-looking-after.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Estrada Anton\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As with any other parenting trend, there could be somewhat of a learning curve when you first start implementing sittervising with your kids. Don\u2019t expect it to happen overnight.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you\u2019re transitioning from \u201csuper-fun\u201d mom or dad to \u201csitterviser in chief,\u201d your kid may need some time to adjust. Little ones who are used to having playtime directed by their parents might not know how to act when left to their own imagination. That\u2019s ok\u2014give them the time they need.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelGreen\">One suggestion for launching sittervision in your household is to begin with small increments of time where children are asked to play on their own. Start with five minutes and go from there.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"The2\">The Many Shades of Sittervising<\/h2>\n<p>Sittervising isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all approach. In fact, there are probably as many versions of sittervising as there are families. 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