Comments on: Too Much Tech and Not Enough Play https://yourmoderndad.com/too-much-tech-and-not-enough-play/ Fatherhood. Life… that about explains it. Tue, 03 Apr 2018 02:10:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.6 By: Mickey Mansfield https://yourmoderndad.com/too-much-tech-and-not-enough-play/#comment-9966 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 02:10:51 +0000 https://yourmoderndad.com/?p=451#comment-9966 In reply to Victor Charles.

Thanks, Victor.

]]> By: Victor Charles https://yourmoderndad.com/too-much-tech-and-not-enough-play/#comment-9834 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:58:20 +0000 https://yourmoderndad.com/?p=451#comment-9834 I have been guilty of allowing my kids to sit in front of the TV for to long rather than go outside and play. This article was a nice reminder that I need be more proactive about getting them to play sport outside rather than on a video game. Thank you!

]]> By: Doing Good Together https://yourmoderndad.com/too-much-tech-and-not-enough-play/#comment-6473 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 14:57:41 +0000 https://yourmoderndad.com/?p=451#comment-6473 Thank you for this important post. We too agree, there needs to be more focus on play, exploration, and encouraging a sense of awe and wonder and a child’s natural sense of curiosity.

As noted in a recent newsletter of ours, play can help cultivate empathy and teach lifelong relationship skills. And though tech devices and “Screen time” is here to stay, we can take steps to monitor and encourage healthy use of these ever-changing tools.

]]> By: Mickey Mansfield https://yourmoderndad.com/too-much-tech-and-not-enough-play/#comment-148 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:23:18 +0000 https://yourmoderndad.com/?p=451#comment-148 In reply to Shaina Braun.

I totally agree. I would rather pick up a ball rather than a remote control. I guess it is our jobs as parents to bring that back!

]]> By: Shaina Braun https://yourmoderndad.com/too-much-tech-and-not-enough-play/#comment-147 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 05:09:33 +0000 https://yourmoderndad.com/?p=451#comment-147 Mickey,
I love this post about too much technology! When I was a kid, we played, and we had a blast! I work with children with behavioral difficulties as well as their families. I go to their homes and encourage them to just..PLAY! I assign homework to the parents to engage in play with them outside of therapy. When I discuss this with them, about 90% of them look at me and say “like what?” How has this generation of parents forgotten about rollerblading, riding bikes, building things, climbing trees, having races, kicking a soccer ball around, the list goes on! It breaks my heart but hopefully we can continue to get the word out and make a difference. I love your blog! Would love for you to check mine out as well as we have similar interests! http://parentinginmotion.com 🙂
Smiles,
Shaina

]]> By: Tracy https://yourmoderndad.com/too-much-tech-and-not-enough-play/#comment-85 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 04:49:33 +0000 https://yourmoderndad.com/?p=451#comment-85 Hi Mickey
I stumbled across your website and blog and wanted to tell you how much I love it!
Your video “What ‘s in my wife ‘s purse” had to laughing out loud, especially when you pulled out not just 1 but 2 single mittens! If you look at my website you will see why I got a real chuckle from that!
I have been reading your blog articles for the past hour one after the next. I am hooked!

From a new dedicated follower,

Tracy

]]> By: Damjana @ AppleGreen Cottage https://yourmoderndad.com/too-much-tech-and-not-enough-play/#comment-3 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:33:51 +0000 https://yourmoderndad.com/?p=451#comment-3 Mickey, I’ve just found out you’ve got a new blog, and couldn’t help but check it out. Looove it! You managed to make the look and the contents! But after all, Becky being your blogging coach (one lucky husband ;), off course I had quite high expectations for your site 🙂 Looking professional AND packed with great content! I’m following your blog and don’t intend to miss any of your posts. Have a great day, Damjana

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