Play Unplugged

06/29/2018

"The hardest thing about being a parent is knowing where to draw the line between reasonable, healthy risk and careless negligence, between hands-on guidance and helicopter parenting." --- Outside Magazine

Be sure to know where that is and to better help, here is an interesting article that may guide parents to finding that happy medium.

https://tinyurl.com/ydy3887b

The controversy around free-range parenting and how to know when to let your kids go solo

05/22/2018

We can see these used in more places than just the classroom. :)



https://tinyurl.com/ybusjrgw

Concert venues and comedy clubs have been overwhelmed for years by a sea of smartphones, and classrooms have been battling against the distraction. Increasingly, however, teachers and entertainers have been resorting to “bagging” the phones.

05/15/2018

Remember as you play and are involved in real play activities with your kids this summer, that there are very poignant and teachable moments to be spent with them. :)



https://youtu.be/XjJQBjWYDTs

Join Always in our epic battle to keep girls' confidence high during puberty and beyond. Using as an insult is a hard knock against any adolescent...

04/13/2018

We remember this famous club, don't we? lol

So what are your kids plans for this summer? More screentime, or getting them outside and involved in 'real play' activities like us parents grew up with?
..the choice is yours. Choose wisely and get them outside and turning off their screens!

01/21/2018

Be wise. Have boundaries. Be a role model.

Your kids will blossom in ways you can't ignore! :)



http://www.mottchildren.org/posts/your-child/kids-and-digital-media

01/08/2018

Something to ponder as we review our New Year's Resolutions. For ourselves and our families.

Limiting time and being selective is a good thing...

https://qz.com/1173476/how-do-you-treat-addiction-when-abstinence-isnt-an-option/

“You can focus so much on the restriction and trying to stop without thinking about the substitute—where you’re headed and what you want to achieve."

10/24/2017

Interesting information on technology/screen time and your kids sleep...the two are related.

Odds are reducing your child and teenager's screen time, as well as removing those 'temptations' from their room, could provide better health and sleeping habits for your children...

https://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2016/02/17/electronic-devices-kids-and-sleep-how-screen-time-keeps-them-awake/

A national poll shows that 90 percent of parents say their kids don’t get enough sleep. Science Life spoke to UChicago sleep expert Kristen Knutson about the effect of modern lifestyles and e…

10/19/2017

It's a concern. As a good parent, you need to know why screen time should be limited, and why it may not be a good idea to put a television in their rooms... :)



https://tinyurl.com/yc3oo439

More than 70 percent of children ages 8 to 18 have TVs in their bedrooms, according to the University of Michigan Health System. More than 35 percent have cable or satellite-TV access. Criticism of the effects of TV on children is documented. But with your guidance, TV can also be a positive influen...

09/28/2017

Winter is here in the north, but not quite yet down south!

UEA Weekend is coming up, so rather than spend MORE time in front of screens, here are some unplugged adventures your family can do in/around Kanab, UT. :)



https://rootsrated.com/stories/the-10-best-outdoor-activities-to-do-with-the-kids-in-kanab?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyob_kanab

Kanab, Utah, is filled with family-friendly adventures for a trip of a lifetime. Here are some tips on getting the most our of family vacation to southern Utah.

09/12/2017

Dads! You may think there is nothing to do in the fall and winter with your sons, however there is A LOT to do that doesn't involve screen time. :)

Here is something a young dude (and I'm sure some guidance from dear ol' dad) put together.

Moms; think about this--? I'm sure the one thing you love about your husbands is that they can do minor car surgery. ~wink~ So why not begin teaching your sons now how engines operate so as they grow older, they too can make their future spouses happy with such knowledge! Building one of these is a great step in that direction in teaching them...
.oh yes; and always have them wear a helmet and abide by local laws when operating their new creation. :)

Be active. Turn off your screens. Be happier as a family.



https://youtu.be/ZPrNgl4JwsU

How To Make A Electric Longboard Easy. DIY World's fastest Drill Longboard! Today I'm going to recycle my old baby bike, and build world fastest longboard wi...

09/07/2017

Looking for ideas on how to instill good study habits in your kids now that the school bell has rung?

Here are a few we found not only are great ideas, but we've seen a few work: http://www.developgoodhabits.com/good-study-routine/

08/30/2017

Keeping your kids active in the Fall is very important in helping them continue to have healthy screen time levels. Here are a few tips Play Unplugged has found that can help us parents ensure that our children do NOT fall back into poor habits of extended screen time...

Remember you are the one who sets the limits--whether because of your efforts in providing alternative activities besides TV, gaming and social media. You are their first line of defense, and you will shine when you see them blossom away from their screens!

http://www.multiplemayhemmamma.com/2015/09/the-top-5-ways-to-keep-your-kids-active-during-the-fall.html

Here are five activities that will keep kids busy this fall.

08/24/2017

As a parent, do you want to continue seeing the growth and learning of your child without excess screen time as they begin school? Do you want the positive things you've noticed to continue--?

Well it isn't as difficult as you may think! Here are some cool tips how to accomplish that, right from the get-go!



http://www.nischint.com/back-school-2017-tech-tips-managing-screen-time-home/

For most students, January means a return to school after a winter vacation, it means kids need to be ready to get back into their routines and work harder than they did during the break. Winter break brings loosened reins on TV, computer and other media. It’s

08/15/2017

"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." -- Brad Henry

Take the time to nurture your blossoming child, and remove them from their electronic devices. Odds are you may inspire something amazing.

And if you want to keep the Play Unplugged experience growing ALL year long and use them as a family award (ie; if you get 100 brags the family goes to Disneyland, the beach, etc, etc) here is where you can find our Play Unplugged Home modules:

https://www.weplayunplugged.com/collections

08/01/2017

The best way to expand your child's imagination is through real play activities--and no other motivating source can be more helpful than a parent's true interest in providing their children with activities that reduce a child's excessive screen time.

https://www.weplayunplugged.com/collections

07/14/2017

These folk produce some great granola. More importantly they understand why kids need to spend more time away from screens and with you outdoors, exploring the world around them!

Ask yourself as a parent; what am I going to do THIS weekend to ensure my kids answer this question differently?
..so do it. Just do it and you'll never ever regret the time you spent. :)



https://youtu.be/1XDVDyDJ3s0

Would your kids respond in the same way as these kids? Raises an interesting point...

07/07/2017

So how much is too much? Screen time can accumulate preeeeetty quickly, so we found some expert advice. Odds are the limits may surprise you!
..feel free to share with other parents. And remember if you don't live in a Play Unplugged area, your family can benefit with Play Unplugged Home Version!

https://www.weplayunplugged.com/collections



https://www.commonsensemedia.org/screen-time/how-much-screen-time-is-ok-for-my-kids

06/29/2017

Temps are still climbing, so what can you do to make the day fun and help cool off your kids without breaking the bank and going to an expensive waterpark?

Well here is a handful of ideas--personally here at Play Unplugged's our 'fav' is the Water Balloon Parachute!

Have fun with your kids outside and away from their screens!

http://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/156164/8_awesome_water_games_for

Call me an overgrown kid, but it doesn't seem to matter how old I get. When the temperature starts to rise, I love nothing more than going out in...