Connection Time Without Screens: A Daily Checklist

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April 19, 2022

Connecting with your family (without technology) is something to be mindful of.  Take a minute to view the checklist and consider your day so far.

Have you:

  • Put your phone/electronics in another room so that you can give all your attention to family members?
  • Participated in a screen-free activity as a family (game night, listening to music together, etc)?
  • Eaten a screen-free meal as a family?
  • Completed non-preferred or screen-free tasks (i.e. chores, household duties, work/homework)?
  • Asked someone in your family about the best part of their day or something they're looking forward to?
  • Discussed "Media Mindfulness," or the way that screen-use is making each of us feel?

And, remember, you're doing your best!


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