Board games are amazing at creating adventure and amazement rather than simply consuming other people having such experiences. If you want to research games on your own I highly recommend Board Game Geek. Check out some of the highest ranked games in lists like:...
Today we’re talking about sleep in three facets: Biblical model for rest and rejuvenation The science behind sleep How your (and your children’s tech) disrupts this Sleep is one of those areas we know is important to our overall well-being, we know it’s important for...
Dina Alexander started Educate and Empower Kids (educateempowerkids.org) as a resource to help parents fight for their kids in a tech world. She especially loves talking with parents about how to establish healthful boundaries in the areas of smart phones and...
Many parents we speak with talk about feeling trapped in the smartphone conversation. They're concerned about problems a smartphone may cause, or even see the it causing issues with focus, behavior, and relationships, but they've already given them a smart phone. Now...
Today we're continuing our conversation about how to Re-Establish tech boundaries specifically with a discussion focused on the important difference between accountability versus parent control of technology. For Accountability vs. Control we’re going to address:...
Here are the promised resources for learning more on this subject: The Techwise Family, Andy Crouch Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport Glow Kids, Nicholas Kardaras The Shallows, Nicholas Carr The Four, Scott Galloway 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, Tony Reinke The...
“Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and where someone else begins. Knowing what I am to own and take responsibility for gives me freedom.” -Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, Boundaries (1997) A...
Most of us have formed some tech ruts over the last few months. We've got habits that we want to change, but where do we start? Most families live with their bad tech habits because getting rid of them feels overwhelming and unreasonable. But we can get a fresh start...
Today we're walking through the nitty gritty of actually creating a tech framework in one of the four areas of Drool Tech. The four primary areas for Drool Tech are: music social media shows / movies gaming Today we're going to tackle the area of music because it's a...