Screen Free Day Sunday 19th January 2014 #GuestPost
I think it is all to easy in this day and age to let the children go on their ‘screens’ at the weekends, whether it is to have a little rest or to get things done. So today I have Karen from Twinlifeonline and Letkidsbekids Guest Posting in order to help promote Screen free day.
Screen-free day
Thank you very much to the lovely Joy for letting me write this guest post, to help spread the word about a ‘Screen-Free’ day this Sunday 19th January 2014.
We all live in a modern fast paced world, with technology at every turn. This technology, I believe should be embraced. It is part of our society and a fantastic resource for children and families. However, it is important not to forget the basics of childhood fun.
Children are children, they live (and need) to have fun, run around, get fresh air, use their imagination, socialise and just explore their world. It is a time for play, learning through experience, exploring, getting creative and simply having basic fun and family time.
For this reason, I am promoting a ‘screen-free’ day on Sunday 19th January. The idea is that we turn off the screens, TV’s, computers etc. for the day and return to the basics of spending quality family time together screen free.
There are loads of things you could do for the day. You could go on a day trip together, go for a walk or bike ride, do some cooking, crafting, have a games afternoon, build a den, talk or put on your own show. Whatever you decide to do, have fun together without the screens and help spread the word of basic childhood fun.
Any bloggers who would like to join in, I will be adding a linky on my blog Let kids be kids on Wednesday 22nd January 2014, for you to link up your ‘screen-free day posts, so we can all see how everyone got on.
I hope you will join me for some quality family time, with a ‘screen-free day’ on Sunday 19th January 2014.
Posts of Karen’s that may be of interest to help you with screen free day:
Karen also runs a Let Kids be Kids Linky every Tuesday.
You may also be interested in visiting the Countrykids linky for ideas on Outdoor fun all the year round.
You may be interested in my post on Children and Television and our family day Skiing and how Spogo can help you find an activity in your area. Or check out our frozen dinosaur play – find ideas such as this and many more over on Pinterest.
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Good luck to everyone taking part in Screen Free Day – I’m not sure who will find it more difficult in my house the children or the adults. I think we will focus on fine motor skills – lots of colouring and cutting. Maybe even some painting.
Do you know what you will be doing?
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Jan 17, 2014 @ 14:01:52
Thank you very much for letting me guest post. I’m looking forward to our #ScreenFreeDay x
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Jan 17, 2014 @ 14:51:14
What a lovely idea. I’m afraid that I’m far too reliant on the television. In a house with a screamy toddler I find that it really helps to calm things down. I do try to keep the screen off during the day, but come 5pm when I need to make dinner I’m not sure how I would cope without it. It’s definitely something to think about though, I did challenge myself to have a screen free day a few months back which I did manage, it just requires a bit more work and planning. I really love the link to the screen free activities and I have pinned it to keep myself inspired!
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Jan 17, 2014 @ 16:13:30
Oooh an interesting idea. Not sure my husband could manage it, as he carries his iPad with him everywhere, but I’d definitely give it a go with the kids
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Jan 17, 2014 @ 18:36:21
Oooh what a good idea! I’ll be joining in – although we have a birthday party in the morning, so it’ll be a bit easier than a regular Sunday!
Nell@PigeonPairandMe.com recently posted…H&M Conscious: Our Time of Gifts week 27
Jan 17, 2014 @ 19:46:11
I have to confess, we can cope with “no TV (all week to be honest)… but I can’t keep away from the laptop….
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Jan 17, 2014 @ 20:08:14
That’s such a good idea… We all waste far too much time in front of some screen or another! 😀
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Jan 17, 2014 @ 20:24:51
I really like the idea of this, I did a mini version last weekend as I refused to switch my laptop on. This weekend I might try and switch my phone off too.
Jan 18, 2014 @ 00:13:04
I’m like Maggy. I could happily sit here without the telly on, but if I had to ignore my laptop, we’d be in trouble 😉
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Jan 18, 2014 @ 14:52:55
all great ideas not a big fan of the TV either ut my kids are very partial to a bit of scooby doo (but we limit it to one then it fgoes off!) keeping them off their tablets always take s a bit more effort but they have 30 minute linnmit just 4 times a week. I was much stricter when they were younger
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Jan 19, 2014 @ 09:49:50
My problem is leading by example! Really need to get off my ipad a bit more :/
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Jan 19, 2014 @ 15:06:05
Good luck! I hope you are enjoying your screen free day today. I had to relegate it to yesterday, and have failed miserably 🙂 All my boys refused to do it, and have said flatly that they might consider it on a no-football weekend, if one exists…
Does having the intention to do it counts? 😉
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Jan 19, 2014 @ 17:23:24
I remember reading about this on Karens blog a few months ago – hi Karen! – such a great idea. Unfortunately it didn’t last in this house although we managed without it most of the day! Thanks for linking to PoCoLo x
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Jan 19, 2014 @ 22:31:39
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Jan 20, 2014 @ 12:50:47
I don’t have the telly on during the day when the kids are at school at all.When do get home from school they are not allowed to put the telly on until 5 o’clock.Looking back on my childhood I know I watched a lot of telly but we still had a lot of time outside.It’s a question of balance I think as sometimes the ability to switch off from a days school work and enjoy telly can be just as good as getting round the table and playing a board game.
Jan 20, 2014 @ 12:14:06
Here’s hoping that this was successful in your house yesterday. Managed to stay off the laptop, but went to the cinema!!