Let’s face it, it’s the 21st century and technology has taken over our lives. You want to lose weight? There’s an app for that. You want to learn how to cook? Don’t worry there’s an app for that. You’re ready to get back into the dating world? Never fear, there’s an app for that too. You can find just about anything you need to know online and many of us spend our days doing just that. Have you checked your email today? How about Facebook? How many texts have you sent? How many calls have you made? Needless to say, most of us have done at least one, if not all of those things today, maybe even this hour. While there is nothing wrong with this new online world, it is important to be able to set those things aside to be with your children.
How many times have you gone to the park and seen the mom who can’t seem to pull herself away from her phone long enough to even push her kids on the swings? Maybe you are that mom. I will admit, I have been guilty of being disengaged to check that text on my phone. I think we are all guilty of some form of disengagement from time to time, but it is time to stop. Technology is taking us away from building those memories with our children. You don’t want to miss their childhood because you were too busy checking Facebook. Show them that they are important to you; it’s time to unplug for a while.
Put your phone down and ask your child how their day was today. Look them in the eyes and give them your full attention. Leave your phone in the other room and go play with your child. Your uninterrupted playing shows your love for them. When you go to the park, leave your phone in the car this time. This frees up your hands so you can run around and even push them on the swings. Don’t let a minute pass you by. Your children grow so quickly, you don’t want to miss the most important things in your child’s life because you couldn’t put your phone down.