tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post3470597017347736018..comments2023-09-02T22:23:33.972+10:00Comments on Seven Little Australians & Counting: Turning Off the ScreenErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04448595911801738792noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-40444435764203371292011-07-10T15:03:17.661+10:002011-07-10T15:03:17.661+10:00You have echoed my feelings in this post. I can r...You have echoed my feelings in this post. I can recall some of the best years at our home was when we did not own a tv or computer! <br />I'll be honest I really enjoy using the internet but I do need to find balance in using this. I want to look and see if the library has a few of the books you and the ladies have talked about.<br />Thank you for sharing this is so spot on =)Chareenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794637667607696242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-18314419688478244222011-07-10T08:23:32.041+10:002011-07-10T08:23:32.041+10:00Dawn
Thank you, and welcome to my blog:) I've...Dawn<br />Thank you, and welcome to my blog:) I've enjoyed discovering your grain free posts.<br /><br />Leanne<br />thanks for the encouragement:)<br /><br />Missy<br />Encouraging you{} Not sure how the study time will work as we are still on holidays. I'm thinking I will go back to locking the door after lunch.<br /><br />Sue<br />Umm still struggling there, she is happy reading indoors. We did have a hammock at one stage and would go out and read in it.<br /><br />Tracey<br />It does sound bliss:) I agree it is addictive. which is why I have to lead by example. ouch.<br /><br />Deanne<br />Feeble winter sun somedays:(<br /><br /><br />Handmaden<br />Too true, any screen is an issue.<br /><br />Judy<br />Sounds like a great book. The secret is keeping them off to start with, encouraged to hear you are doing well.<br /><br />willa<br />It is harder with older ones. They are more sedentary anyhow.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448595911801738792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-16566171387759199582011-07-08T08:43:23.422+10:002011-07-08T08:43:23.422+10:00Erin, thanks for this post; it is very good timing...Erin, thanks for this post; it is very good timing for me. I am noticing the same electronic overgrowth around here. It's always been a balancing act but it seems harder with more older children somehow.Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374272000644968446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-4914686265881340042011-07-07T08:51:53.487+10:002011-07-07T08:51:53.487+10:00Thanks for the book recommendation.
I will try to ...Thanks for the book recommendation.<br />I will try to find it.<br />Also, have you read "The Plug-In Drug"? Excellent, as well. It is the analysis of what the actual action of "watching" television has done to society...very interesting, alarming, while not surprising, and convicting. I recommend the book to anyone considering "television" and what the dangers are of "too much".<br /><br />Thankfully, my kids spend way more time outdoors or involved in other activities other than those fueled by electronics. Granted, they are right there and ready when we invite them to a movie or show...but mostly, we keep it off during the day.<br /><br />Good for you in making a decision where you saw a need. Enjoy your summer of UNplugging!Judy Dudichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075072259006322851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-41234040973831332552011-07-05T17:54:20.845+10:002011-07-05T17:54:20.845+10:00It's great you're going back to restrictio...It's great you're going back to restrictions - not easy to do I imagine. Thankfully, 3 of our 4 children have grown up with no tv but we do let them watch suitable dvds on the computer.<br />The computer can be a problem here too and it's a constant challenge to me to try not to use it as a quick fix or babysitter.Kelly Casanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-48656414484274630242011-07-05T17:53:12.877+10:002011-07-05T17:53:12.877+10:00No time for TV or computers here for the last few ...No time for TV or computers here for the last few days- to busy painting outside, playing outside and enjoying the lovely winter sun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683022126069845991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-1722294584738944122011-07-05T16:53:23.747+10:002011-07-05T16:53:23.747+10:00Like you we tend to say no to tv/gaming until earl...Like you we tend to say no to tv/gaming until early evening knowing that the time will naturally limit itself due to meals, showers and bedtime. <br /><br />We went through a period where we only allowed an hour of tv on the weekends. That was bliss. <br /><br />Children seem so much happier without 'the box' and adults are a lot more productive too. We seem to seek screen time as it's rather addictive and hard to break free of.Traceyhttp://homeschoolblogger.com/littlemen/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-38042254784414475342011-07-05T10:29:21.498+10:002011-07-05T10:29:21.498+10:00Erin, what outdoor activities does Koala like to d...Erin, what outdoor activities does Koala like to do? Do you have to encourage her to go outside? I have found that my older girls don't seem to just drift outside and enjoy the fresh air and nature. They will go for walks and join in on family outings, but they would much prefer to sit inside nice and warm with a book, rather than join the younger girls outdoors. Then again, I'm the same. I don't even like going out on cool winter days to hang out the washing!Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-2780929661061233182011-07-05T09:44:41.594+10:002011-07-05T09:44:41.594+10:00Absolutely! I am so with you on this one. Too much...Absolutely! I am so with you on this one. Too much screen time drives their addiction and kills creativity and relationships. But when you're tired it's just too easy to give in to the "babysitters". We cycle through periods of no tv (rare), minimal tv (usual) and too much tv (sometimes). But the one consistent I try to stick to is no screens before lunch, and preferably no screens before about 3pm. This does make a difference, but you would be surprised how dedicated to checking that I haven't changed my mind one small girl in my household is! Of course it's hard to have no computer screens before lunch with our dodgy satellite internet plan!<br /><br />How's it working with your big kids when computers are needed for study?<br /><br />MissyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-32744136772376264302011-07-05T09:44:34.002+10:002011-07-05T09:44:34.002+10:00All I can say, is well done. It will improve as yo...All I can say, is well done. It will improve as you know. May God Bless youLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074287191541554715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7448734488938314646.post-18428911836520189182011-07-05T03:05:01.462+10:002011-07-05T03:05:01.462+10:00I'm glad you shared this post. Thank you.I'm glad you shared this post. Thank you.Dawn Fariashttp://dawnfarias.comnoreply@blogger.com