Screen Free Wednesday

This year, my family participated in Screen Free Week for the first time.  It did amazing things for my family, so we decided to continue with a Screen Free Wednesday each week.  We have fallen off the wagon a bit, but we are getting back on.  We are starting homeschool on the 6th, and with that, we will reinstate Screen Free Wednesday.  I encourage you to pick a day and go screen free.  Set what works for your family, once a week, twice a week, twice a month, etc.

So what does a screen free day entail?  No TV, no movies, no internet, no video games, no computer.  It sounds daunting; believe me, I understand.  And it is because it seems so daunting that it is so necessary.  There is nothing more important in this world than the relationships you build.  And let me tell you, relationships are not built online!  Can you cultivate a relationship online?  Sure, but that's probably not what you are doing on there.  Maybe you are reading blogs (and please do!) or looking at Pinterest.  Maybe you are on Facebook or Twitter.  But you know where you aren't?  Present with the people in the room.  People often say presence is the best gift you can give your child.  I disagree.  I think presence is a necessity that should not be saved for special occasions.  Pull it out daily and give it freely.

The next screen free week is scheduled for April 29th through May 5th of 2013.  Leading up to that week, I will be posting ideas for activities to do with your family, and each Thursday, I will try to recap our Screen Free Wednesday activities from the previous day so that you and your family can have some ideas for your own screen free day.


Take a little time to disconnect to reconnect.  Your family will thank you!