Keep these Rooms in your Home Tech-Free!

There is a simple way to find the balance between smartphone addiction and living completely off the grid. All you have to do is declare that some rooms in your home are tech-free zones. The main catch though is that ALL your family members have to abide by the rules, this includes mom and dad who just need to take a quick call at the table during dinner time.

Here are the best rooms to keep completely tech-free…

KITCHEN. For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. In order to live a healthier, happier and more positive life it is vital to have family meals, whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, together without any tech. Something as simple as laughing over a plate of lasagne with your loved ones can really help with lowering depressing and eating disorders as well as improve vocab and academic performance.

BEDROOM. Did you know that sleeping with your smartphone can undermine cognitive functioning, mental health and even increase the chance of obesity? Even though most adults do this, teens are also known to wake up in the night and use their phones. There are many, many studies showing that those who sleep close to their phones do not sleep well and do not sleep as long. Plus tech in the bedroom can also decrease the chances of romance!

CAR. It’s great if you want to listen to audiobooks on your trip to the mall or force your kids to listen to your favourite golden oldies, but the car can also be a great place to connect with those you love. Some say that kids are more likely to open up to you if you are concentrating on driving and not staring into their souls. Also, be sure to show them that it is never a good idea to look at your phone while you are in the driver’s seat!

BATHROOM. Three out for four people take their phone with them into the bathroom, whether they want to watch YouTube videos, listen to music or play a game or two, the most important part is that the majority of people do not clean their phones afterward. If you take your phone with you into the bathroom, your phone’s screen can carry ten times more bacteria than your toilet seat!

Set boundaries. Keep these zones in your home tech-free and you as well as your family will appreciate it now and later on in life!

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