Get your family out of the car and onto a digital detox
Browse main article categories
Are you addicted to your smart phone?
I’m beginning to wonder if I am.
I find myself reaching for it automatically or checking my emails before I’m out of bed.
I swore I would never be one of those people, but now I can see that I am.
However, when I plan a holiday I try and choose a place that has no wi-fi access and little mobile signal and I LOVE the peace and quiet I feel.
No one is contacting me, work feels far away and I feel myself unwind as soon as I’ve unpacked…
That’s why I love the new venture from the New Forest National Park Authority.
They’ve launched their ‘Tech Crèche’.
Instead of handing over your babies, you hand over your technology – including your car keys and mobile phone.
The idea is to get us spending quality time together as a family.
You can then explore the beautiful forest on bikes or from the open-top New Forest Tour bus.
Research shows that seven in 10 children believe their parents are constantly glued to their mobile devices, whilst six in 10 parents believe their kids are doing the same thing.
The research also revealed 20% of kids believe their parents put work before their family, whilst 40% admit they sometimes communicate with their parents by text, email, and social media at home, when they’re in another room.
Check out this wonderful video which highlights the campaign:
Featured posts
Five natural ways to cure Seasonal Affective Disorder SAD
In Northern Europe, around 12 million people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Symptoms range from mild such as feeling a little…
Basic natural household cleaning kit
You’ve all been waiting patiently to begin making your own household cleaners. You know some of the nasties you want to avoid…
A natural homemade recipe for cough syrup using thyme, garlic, honey and sage.
Mother Nature bestows so many gifts upon us, providing all we could ever need for a long and healthy life; foods to…