“Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master!”
As you know, I have 4 boys and just when I thought I had this whole parenting thing “down” along came another, completely different boy, with his own challenges. Not to mention, everything changes and the challenges become even more real.
We have noticed that our kids like to come home, excuse themselves to their rooms and hibernate by playing video games online with their friends. It’s hard to not think that the art of conversation is gone because communicating comes mainly in the way of texting and Snapchat or other such apps. Now, I could despair, but I prefer to take action…
Our number one priority each year as we plan what trips we want to take and the activities we want to involve our kids in, is a was we can keep the boys busy and make fabulous memories! In fact, as I write this, we are headed on one of our planned vacations this year, to beaches, and a tropical paradise. Not that while we are on the beach phones can’t be used, but the electronic distractions are definitely less than at home.
Taking action doesn’t just mean traveling or entertaining the kids 24-7. And, as sad as it is, it doesn’t just mean that our kids are the only ones that are distracted because there are definitely times when I am sitting with Brandon and neither one of us is paying attention to the other. I don’t want my relationships to suffer so I am always looking for ideas and ways to shake things up a little.
I came across a great idea – it’s called Rehab Gaming – and they specialize in creating simple card games that ask some fun questions that can really get some interesting conversations going. They have games for families, for couples and for groups of friends, each has specialized questions that focus on the perfect topics to get you thinking and talking with those that are important in your life.
The best part – no long term contract, no high priced ticket and each deck of cards only costs $11.95. You can click here to get one for yourself, for your family or even as a gift!
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