Twin Tested Life

Like anyone else, I definitely had a screen time addiction. But having two little babies has completely changed that. Once they started getting older and more curious, I knew I needed to be more mindful about how I used my phone. I have always known I wanted to avoid screens with my babies until they are older, at least until they can watch maybe one television show a day and actually understand what they are watching.

My husband and I talked about this long before we even had kids. We both grew up without being surrounded by screens, and we want to give our boys that same kind of childhood filled with imagination, play, and real-world experiences.

When I first started breaking my own screen habit, I used my phone’s settings to limit time on certain apps. I only let myself scroll during the twins’ naps, but even then, I realized I wanted to do something more meaningful with that time. That is actually one of the reasons I started this blog. Writing makes me feel productive and fulfilled. It is good for my mind and a much better outlet than endless scrolling.

I have also gotten back into reading, which I had missed for years. Now, I limit all social media apps to a total of one hour per day, and most of that time is for business purposes. I am proud of how far I have come. It feels good knowing that the habits I am forming now are setting the foundation for what I want my kids to learn about screens.

We will still enjoy family movie nights and have our favorite TV shows together, but I do not want screens to be a default distraction or a way of learning. I want my kids to build their imaginations, explore, and develop hands-on skills. I cannot wait to see them grow and learn in the real world without a screen in sight.

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