Comments on: Focused Moms Challenge Week Three Results

By: Polly

Polly — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:30:59 +0000

I agree, this was the toughest week for me! But in the end it was worth it and something I plan to incorporate into our daily lives. We should be able to unplug (and our kids should, too) for some quality family time! Thanks for sharing.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:03:33 +0000

This week was by far the hardest for me!!!! All three complained every other second the first day (even though we were hardly even home) The second day was wonderful! My oldest read a book, I helped the middle work on a History project, and the baby colored and played outside. Third day was a bust…after about an hour and a half I just said “the end” for the day because I felt like I couldn’t get anything done! I never realized how much I used technology as a “sitter”. I am hoping that I can incorporate some “screen free” time into our daily lives. I think I will be able to, with the scare of 4 hours every day if they can’t jump on board!! =) I think it was a great experiment and I learned that we really are more plugged in than I would have thought.

By: Polly

Polly — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:19:01 +0000

Anne, that is awesome! I agree, it did feel like a dream at times. I’m excited to try it more often and work it in to our normal way of life. Thanks so much for your comment. You made me feel so much better because I really struggled with Screen Free Week with my kids, but it was my eleven year old that had the hardest time with it. She did eventually come around to the idea, but your point is a good one that the age of the kids really matters. How great for you to start them early with the idea that screen free time is FUN! And I completely agree that being screen free takes A LOT of effort and planning, but like you showed us, it is well worth it. Have a wonderful weekend!

By: Anne Caraway

Anne Caraway — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:01:34 +0000

We had a great screen free week. The weather is getting better and we planned lots of fun things to do outside. Mine are that much of screen kids yet – they are only 6& 1/2 & 5. But we had NO tv or computer or Leapster, etc.. It takes a lot of effort and planning but reading books to my kids on a big blanket with the dog and a popcicle is sort of like a dream. It was fun!! We plan to camp out in our back yard soon too!! Trying to get creative for boys!!! It is always an adventure!!