Comments on: Mommy’s Distracted Disorder

By: No Means No

No Means No — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:13:45 +0000

[...] one occasion. Add that to some of my other parenting no-nos like accidental reinforcement and Mommy’s distracted disorder and you’ll quickly figure out why my blog tag line is ‘Perfectly Imperfect Parenting [...]

By: Five Days Without My Smart Phone

Five Days Without My Smart Phone — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:13:29 +0000

[...] been following my blog, then you know that last Thursday I embarked on my road to recovery from Mommy’s Distracted Disorder. My plan was to stop using the “smart” features of my cell phone. To be less [...]

By: Polly

Polly — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:13:18 +0000

Thanks for your comment Sandra! I agree with you about smart phones being so much fun! Unfortunately for me, my fun was impacting my parenting skills (for the worse!). I am enjoying my time unplugged right now, but do plan on going back to internet on my phone at some point. But I think my “break” will help me put in perspective when I should and shouldn’t be looking at my phone!

By: Polly

Polly — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:09:27 +0000

Glad you’re joining me on my challenge! I’ve only been at it for a few days, and it has been amazing to me how much more alert I am to what’s going on around me. Good luck and keep me posted on how it works at your house!

By: Polly

Polly — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:07:04 +0000

Sounds like you’ve got the right idea (and probably saving some money too!). But you’re right, it’s so tempting. At least you won’t have to go through detox like me! LOL!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:31:23 +0000

Joining you from the Blog 31 Day Challenge. Like the question! I think many people struggle with it. Just for the record my kids are adults so that’s not relavant. If I ever have grands I know I won’t play technology when I get to be with them! But now, it’s great fun for me. If I’m out grabbing a bite of lunch alone I always have either a book…or my “phone”. I love it! I never even wanted one at all but gave in to DH. If I were in your shoes, Iknow I would agree and unplug occasionally but I’m so glad, at my stage, that I am all over it!
Great post.
Sandra
“Inspiraion To Lead Healthier And Wealthier Lives”
http://www.reallifeinaminute.blogspot.com

By: Caren with a "C"

Caren with a "C" — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:56:46 +0000

So true! We need to find balance in everything. I stopped playing a game on my phone when we were at my daughters’ gymnastics because like you, I was paying more attention to a mindless game, then the reality infront of me. I’ll take your challenge and this week I’m going to make a conscious effort to not be distracted by the apps on my phone! Thanks for the reminder!

By: Jacki

Jacki — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:28:30 +0000

This is exactly why I have avoided adding internet access to my plan. I get distracted enough by life that I don’t need tweets interrupting the limited time I have with my family. But oh, it is so tempting.

By: Polly

Polly — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:30:47 +0000

Well, at least he’s in the bed while you are on your iphone! LOL!

By: Polly

Polly — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:29:48 +0000

Sometimes I feel like trading mine in for one that just talks and texts! You’re probably better off without one! Thanks for visiting.