Tuesday, February 7, 2017

3 Ways That Limiting My Phone Use Reconnected Me with My Family

Now that my son is a sophomore in college, he’s had some mental and physical distance from us, giving him insightful and at times critical perspective on our household. It’s rewarding when he appreciates home cooked meals, fresh smelling towels and sanitary conditions, but it’s frustrating when he points out flaws. Especially mine. “Mom, seriously! Can you put your phone down? I’m trying to talk to you!” It’s a real wake-up call when your teenage kids vote you the number one cellular offender in the house. Aren’t teens supposed to be the worst transgressors of screen addiction? It’s super embarrassing and hypocritical when my teens call me out for modeling bad behavior, which apparently I’ve banned. To make matters worse, I recent...

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