Becoming a Tech Intentional Family
The Art of Manliness
Live Your Digital Life Out Loud
Narrating daily technology use serves as a tool for fostering executive function skills in children. By actively discussing actions such as checking a phone or texting someone while demonstrating these tasks, parents can engage their kids and model responsible tech use. This practice equips children with essential skills like planning, organization, and communication, while also introducing emotional vocabulary to articulate feelings around technology. The act of narrating creates a shared understanding of how technology functions as a multi-tool, rather than a single-purpose device. Additionally, it discreetly encourages self-reflection and mindfulness about technology's impact on daily life. Despite potential eye-rolling from teens and tweens, this behavior indicates that children are listening and absorbing lessons about responsible digital habits. The process adds friction to technology use, making children more inclined to consider their engagement with devices thoughtfully.
