Abide in Liberty

No Screen November! The First Week Is Behind You; Stay Strong and Power Ahead - It's Going to Get Easier

November 13, 2023 Braeden Hayes Episode 66
Abide in Liberty
No Screen November! The First Week Is Behind You; Stay Strong and Power Ahead - It's Going to Get Easier
Show Notes

We are one week into the No-Screen November challenge. Most kids and even parents should be able to see some benefits already. We shared some early positive feedback from families who started the challenge early. If you haven't seen any progress yet, we provide some areas you might need to trouble shoot. If you HAVE seen significant progress, we talk about how important it is to avoid the temptation to get lax on the no-screen rules. The benefits compound each week, so don't let off the gas! 

Outline:
0:15: Introduction
0:55: Concerns from parents and participants
1:27: The electronic babysitter and the importance of breaks for parents
5:17: What if other experts don't thing screens are a big deal
7:49: How will I get a hold of my kids!? 
11:55: The electronic elimination diet
13:52: Early No-Screen November success stories
18:44: Improvement you might seen after one week of the screen fast
20:28: Why you might not have seen these benefits yet / troubleshooting ideas
26:15: Personal reflections - what have we noticed in ourselves as adults?
28:14: Key takeaways from week one of the screen fast - power forward!
29:39: What to expect in week #2
30:37: You don't have to worry about what happens after the fast... not yet anyways