Love all of these. We have a very strict no phones at the table rule for adults, and it’s amazing the conversations that happen as a result. We went out with a gang on Saturday (3 nearly 8 year olds, a 13 year old) and the kids, including the teenager, watched me like hawks because they knew I had plus plus blocks in my bag.
My son loves Duolingo, and a bit of Minecraft or movie at the weekend, but it’s a nice little add on to life rather than a central feature. And he doesn’t make a fuss if he misses screentime because we are doing something fun.
These are great strategies . That is one thing I am working on is limiting my phone use. Some days I am good and some days I am not.. Consistency is the goal...
Saving this to refer to!
So glad this is useful, Rachel :)
Love all of these. We have a very strict no phones at the table rule for adults, and it’s amazing the conversations that happen as a result. We went out with a gang on Saturday (3 nearly 8 year olds, a 13 year old) and the kids, including the teenager, watched me like hawks because they knew I had plus plus blocks in my bag.
My son loves Duolingo, and a bit of Minecraft or movie at the weekend, but it’s a nice little add on to life rather than a central feature. And he doesn’t make a fuss if he misses screentime because we are doing something fun.
Coree, I think that’s the key- technology as an “add on” and not the central feature of a vibrant life. Thanks for reading!
These are great strategies . That is one thing I am working on is limiting my phone use. Some days I am good and some days I am not.. Consistency is the goal...
I agree about consistency!! Progress over perfection for me as well :)
My go-to is going somewhere woth no cell coverage. Makes it easy to not use the phone when you have to find wifi first.
That tends to be the easiest solution! A serious perk of the boat life I imagine!