3 Simple Ways to Take Control of the Screens in your Home
Here’s a peak at my post for Hip Homeschool Moms this month — Most families have multiple screens in their home – between the TV, computers, iPads, iPods, cell phones, hand-held video games… for many, it can feel like the screens are taking over. Do not get discouraged though…
Staying Present {a whisper about unplugging to plug in to what matters}
Have you lived the struggle of staying present in your home? I sure have. I know how so many Moms feel. I’ve lived those days when the exhaustion sets in, selfishness wins, and distractions take over. Especially the distractions. And don’t we live in a world full of…
Living Hands Free {thoughts on striving to live unplugged and a review of Hands Free Life}
It’s been nearly a decade since we tossed our TV for good. Wow, that makes me feel old. I still remember the slow progression of that honking, massive TV from center stage in the living room to the basement to the basement closet to being given away. We’ve never…
Enslaved (to technology) or Free?
It’s a rainy Friday evening but inside it’s warm and the atmosphere is alive with excitement. I’m blessed to be selling Ugandan jewelry at an African celebration. Drums beat in a next door room, people in breath-taking, colorful clothing are everywhere. A sweet man makes me tea and brings it to my table. I smile…
Minding our Media- teaching wisdom in media choices (for The Homeschool Village)
One of the wonderful benefits of homeschooling is the simple fact that our children are, well, home. However, because they are home so much more than traditionally schooled children, I believe homeschool parents need to be that much more proactive about their relationship with the Media. With children home,…
About Mama’s Screen Time
The hilarious thing about this post is this – the entire thing was written once and got deleted somehow. So, I’m now needing to spend MORE screen time to re-write it. Oh, the irony. You may have noticed that I’ve been quiet lately. I certainly don’t win the award for ‘most consistent…
How Screen Time affects the love of Reading (especially in boys…)
I had the privilege of working as an educational consultant with a large publisher of children’s books for two years. A huge part of my job was meeting with teachers and parents to help in the process of choosing books for kids. I thoroughly enjoyed the job because I…
What they watch matters – Part 2
Click here to read Part 1. Why #2 – We are called to cling to what is true and refuse to engage with the vile or vulgar. I think one of the most important concepts for modern parents to understand with regard to media is this: exposure is a…
Why what they watch matters – Part 1
Before my husband and I were married, I was blessed to receive a free signed copy of Joshua Harris‘ book, “Not Even a Hint”. It’s a fantastic read primarily about lust and how to guard our hearts against impurity and cling to righteousness. The chapter that really grabbed my…
Let’s Chat “Media”
When I launched The Unplugged Family, it was with a desire to raise media awareness. For a while, I was working hard at launching my own project – to speak to various schools, community groups, and churches about media issues and awareness. I felt called and lead to do…