Tag: digital detox
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When Technology Took a Break at Our Home
Parenting Journey Stage One: Denial Get Pregnant Fast “Seriously, Mom? You think this is funny?” my son scoffed as he made his way back to the TV. I couldn’t help but chuckle when he noticed the remote was missing—clearly, his go-to for turning on the screen. My kids rolled their eyes, convinced I wouldn’t follow…
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A Month Without Wi-Fi: Your Children Will Thrive
Get Pregnant Fast Every summer for nearly two decades, we’ve packed up the kids and headed to a family lake house nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This retreat offers a refreshing escape from our bustling home in the Deep South. The stunning scenery and slower pace of life have gifted us countless cherished summer…
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10 Indications Your Child Requires an Internet Intervention
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, keeping tabs on your child’s online habits can feel like an overwhelming task. The internet is a vast landscape filled with both enriching content and distracting rabbit holes. One moment, your child might be researching a school project, and the next, they could be lost in a vortex…
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Establishing a Phone-Free Bedroom Policy for a Fulfilling Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a world saturated with notifications and social media updates, my partner and I have decided to embrace a phone-free bedroom policy. Each night, we strive to reconnect and rediscover the art of genuine communication without distractions. This simple yet effective rule has transformed our evenings into meaningful moments of togetherness. Numerous…
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What Really Happens When a Screen Addict Takes a Tech Break
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine a world where the constant buzz of notifications and the never-ending scroll of social media are suddenly silenced. This was the challenge put forth by a recent segment on WNYC’s radio show, The Takeaway, which proposed a one-week “put-your-phone-away” challenge. The premise? To embrace boredom instead of drowning it out with…
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I Refuse to Be a Smartphone Zombie Any Longer
Get Pregnant Fast I cherish my smartphone. It answers any question I have in an instant, captures precious moments of my children, helps me squeeze in work whenever I can, and keeps me connected to family and friends no matter where I am. Yet, I also despise it. I’m frustrated that I no longer think…
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Parenting Blunders I Attribute to My iPhone
Get Pregnant Fast While I can’t fathom giving birth in an Internet café and then diving back into my game—like that one remarkable story that made headlines recently—I have certainly found myself neglecting important moments thanks to the captivating allure of my iPhone. Do any of these scenarios ring a bell, or am I the…