By Alex Lemon
Televisions, computers, I-pads, cell phones, and digital entertainment have increasingly become America’s new favorite pastime. Every year, we celebrate Screen-Free Week to try to unplug from digital entertainment and spend more time interacting with the world around us. This May 1st through may 7th, partner up with friends and family to try to set down your electronics, and try to find new ways to interact with each other, and the world outside. Celebrating Screen-Free Week does not mean giving up electronic devices at work and at school, bur during free time, try to find ways to leave them behind in favor of quality time with your loved ones. Screen-Free Week is not important because it means quality time with your loved ones, but it also means improving your health. Excessive screen-time can often lead to inactivity, especially in children. It is also linked to poor school performance, childhood obesity, and attention problems. To celebrate Screen-Free Week, go to an event near you! If there is not an even close by, organize one, and encourage your community to get out and celebrate Screen-Free Week!
For tips and activities to do while celebrating Screen-Free Week, visit these websites:
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For tips and activities to do while celebrating Screen-Free Week, visit these websites:
- 7 Parent Tested Tips to Unplug
- 101 Screen-Free Activities
- Who Needs Screens: 70 ideas of Family Fun
- Limit screen time for healthier kids
- Screen-free Ideas for Teachers
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