We're Taking a Tech Fast- Want to join us? Regulating Screen Time Series

This coming week, my family is doing something different- We are taking a "technology fast" and we'd love for you to join us! Before you check out, hear us out! This is NOT a punishment, but it IS a gift for your brain! In this episode, we will talk about why screens can be especially tricky for our ADHD brains to regulate, how dopamine plays a role, and what happens when we take a break!

We will share what a tech fast looks like in our home, what we're replacing screentime with, and why the first few days can feel uncomfortable. You will even hear from my son who shares his raw feelings about it all! We will keep the conversation honest, realistic, and completely shame- free.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why ADHD brains love screens
• What dopamine withdrawal can feel like
• What a technology fast looks like for our family and ways you can customize it to fit your own family!
• Screen-free activities to try instead
• What to do when it gets hard
• Why slipping up doesn't mean you've failed

Kid friendly analogy/reminder:

Taking a break from screens is like letting a sore muscle rest- it may feel uncomfortable at first, but your brain comes back stronger! 

We would LOVE for you to JOIN us!

Try your own version of tech fasting this week and when the fast in over, send a message to share...

• What's been hard
• What surprised you
• What you've done instead of screens
• Your tech-fast WINS!

This is not about perfection. It's about giving your brain a chance to breathe, reset, rewire, regulate, reignite deeper creativity and discover new ways to have fun!

As your plan for reintroducing tech time after the fast, make sure to check out our June sponsor's App...StoryMii  www.storymii.com is a brilliant AI story generating program set up to make reading fun for all ages! Is reading a battle in your home too!? With Story Mii, kids can turn their imagination into actual stories that they dream up! With StoryMii, kids don't just read stories, they create their own custome adventures, while using their imaginations to write anything they think of, with unique images that match the story every step of the way!

Story Mii is especially great for kids with busy, creative brains because it makes reading feel fast moving, interactive, and fun! Instead of forcing kids to fit into one way of learning, Story Mii taps into their natural curiosity and imagination to help reading really click! 

They also have exciting features like personalized quizzes, and add chapters to their friends stories, so kids can keep exploring, creating, and learning in ways that match their interest and imagination. It's a science backed reading tool designed to help kids stay engaged, think bigger, and enjoy the learning process while building confidence along the way. 

Ignite a newfound love for reading and story creating with Story Mii!! It will transform your summer reading for sure!! 

Make sure you visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com to sign up for my monthly newsletter, check out my book, or reach out to learn more about 1:1 coaching! We are on this journey together! Have a blessed day! Love you all!