RECLAIMING THE LIVING ROOM: SCREEN FREE WEEK<\/b><\/p>\n
As Winter\u2019s Night approaches, we invite families to participate in a screen free week. This is\u00a0 not about prohibiting or demonizing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 technology; it is an opportunity to take fresh stock of its use and\u00a0 impact on our family lives \u2013 to consciously place social warmth at the centre of family life, to replace the computer game with the old\u00a0 fashioned (but never outdated) board or card game.<\/p>\n
It is an opportunity to nourish with stories (try reading a book aloud to the whole family) and to enjoy activity together such as taking a walk, making winter stars for your windows and whittling. Cooking is a nourishing activity on so many levels -let them make dinner from menu planning to clean up (chores can be fun if given the context plus it what being part of a family is about).<\/p>\n
Try taking the cue from your children, what do they love to do?\u00a0 Plan the week together.<\/p>\n
If technology is what they love, find the non tech counter offer. For example if they love games of building and invention \u2013 counter offer with a project. If they love mystery\/adventure games, try puzzles, stories, quiz games\u00a0 and\u00a0 mystery\/adventure excursions.\u00a0 If they want to\u00a0 connect socially on line – Join up with another family\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 midweek for a potluck dinner\u00a0 or arrange to meet up at a park for\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Frisbee\u2026<\/p>\n
This week as adults, we can place reverence and gratitude for the \u201cspirit of childhood\u201d at the centre of our family lives with celebration and participation as key elements, but also\u00a0 extending this consciousness beyond one\u2019s own family to include the valuing of childhood in all circumstances near and far.<\/p>\n
In the words of Pestalozzi, this week can be about reclaiming the \u201cliving room\u201d for families.<\/p>\n
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