Such a great reflection! I've noticed the pattern of frustrating toddler behavior drawing me towards my phone (as a distraction) in myself, and it prompts me to leave my phone in the other room as often as possible so it no longer feels like an option. The tricky part I've experienced trying to juggle work-from-home (with, admittedly, very limited work hours) is there is never really a time when my kiddos aren't around-- so I'm inevitably still ordering groceries, responding to e-mails, or writing posts in their presence. I do try to be transparent about what I'm doing, but they are still so young I'm not sure it resonates. But I love the reminder to be fully present.
When did parents start staying for practice? I was always dropped off for practice, and my mom would stay to watch games. I think if parents are expected to be at every moment of their child's activity, it is okay to tune out sometimes. Would he have had the same reaction if you were reading a book or chatting with another parent?
I agree with you that we cannot wait for warnings or laws regarding social media for kids. Our job is right now. I hope, and pray, more parents will start taking action on this front!
Such a great reflection! I've noticed the pattern of frustrating toddler behavior drawing me towards my phone (as a distraction) in myself, and it prompts me to leave my phone in the other room as often as possible so it no longer feels like an option. The tricky part I've experienced trying to juggle work-from-home (with, admittedly, very limited work hours) is there is never really a time when my kiddos aren't around-- so I'm inevitably still ordering groceries, responding to e-mails, or writing posts in their presence. I do try to be transparent about what I'm doing, but they are still so young I'm not sure it resonates. But I love the reminder to be fully present.
When did parents start staying for practice? I was always dropped off for practice, and my mom would stay to watch games. I think if parents are expected to be at every moment of their child's activity, it is okay to tune out sometimes. Would he have had the same reaction if you were reading a book or chatting with another parent?
I agree with you that we cannot wait for warnings or laws regarding social media for kids. Our job is right now. I hope, and pray, more parents will start taking action on this front!