Technology controls our lives anymore. Anyone and everyone
would agree with that statement (says the blogger mom). But as a SAHM
technology can get in the way of your child’s learning, relationships, and
health. Today I make a vow to spend less time on my phone, on my computer, and
watching TV; and spend more time on the floor playing and laughing with
daughter.
My daughter isn’t the only one that will profit from this
challenge, but for me my mental health and my physical health will benefit. Let’s
be real, zoning out to a TV show (whether it be adult or kid) or mindlessly
scrolling through the internet is not healthy. For one, you aren’t physically
moving; and for another, you brain is only seeing and not absorbing. So for my own
sake, I need to limit my screen time.
What should I do with all this extra time? Easy. Play with
Rose. This means physically getting down on the ground and playing. It’s
literally that easy. I don’t have to plan this time with her or think up of any
activities. She has a billion toys that we can create and play with and
thousands of books to read. It’s already 3pm on Day 2 and I have discovered
that this is much easier than I thought it would be.
Here are some things that I found to help:
- Delete Facebook and other phone apps that are time-suckers
- Hide the TV remotes (I know this sounds silly, but just put them up where you can’t just reach out and turn the TV on)
- Dedicate a certain time slot to do your daily computer tasks like checking emails, blogging, etc. (for me, it’s the first 15-30 minutes of nap time)
I foresee this becoming easier with each day. We’ll se
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will update you tomorrow. Until then…
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