I have experienced this exact same thing with my ten year old. He said the teacher asked the class to raise their hands if they had a cell phone in their possession, and he and other student were the only two not raising their hands. He’s been told to expect to get his phone at 18.

We have thought about this a lot when it comes to our 5 & 6 year olds. We have decided they will have a watch that can make calls only so they can contact us anytime they need to, beyond that, I would like to ban both smartphones and social media until age 18.

Truly appreciate this so much Jady. My husband and I speak of this topic of a cluttered mind often. I homeschool as well and there was a week where things were a bit hectic for me and I allowed tablets for our younger kids and they cried and fought when the timer was up. I felt so guilty 😢that I put that upon them by choosing to provide the tablet. More recently I have brought out more card games, learning ASL and even turning off all the lights and playing hide n seek just so that they can pass their time more mentally focused. I would appreciate a video on how you limit screens in the home 😊 and ideas your family has to offer

I tell my kids the same. They will get it somewhere between 16-18 yrs of age. Depending on showing how much they are responsible and responsive to their surroundings.

I hear you!! What I have done is put my phone on driving mode. If someone texts, it will auto reply with a message stating I will only be checking messages at 12 pm and 7pm. Call if they need an immediate answer. I will put the phone away and use my apple watch to receive phone calls. I ckeck emails etc before kids get up and after they go to bed. Its extremely hard at the beginning but living in the present is so rewarding. Especially with kids. I agree with Jady that it is a form of addiction.

@@cinthyar7652thank you SO much for recommending this! Brilliant! I am setting this up right now on my phone. What a great idea!

@@cinthyar7652 going to definitely try this. Thank you! I hate that it’s so hard 😔

We have no tv either but i dont think i can be without iphone 😂

we have the same convictions. this video is timely

I have a desktop computer at home. There has never been an urgency that required me to communicate with someone on the road via email. I have been part of many cooperatives and extra curricular activities.

@@JadyA thanks so much Jady for answering. Your message came right in time.

There are also minimilastic phones which allow email, but no other access to internet

Try writing them down. Keep a journal or a notebook to jot down your thoughts. Getting it out of the brain and onto paper helps with gaining clarity.

@@vintagejaki751 Thank you, I will try this.

Thank you so much for your transparency! There are a lot of people that use the consumption of content as a way to distract themselves from addressing traumatic issues. I have been there myself. I would recommend speaking with a Christian counselor or therapist that can help you walk through why you are experiencing rage and anxious thoughts. Also, begin to pray and meditate on the Word of God. You don’t need to memorize the entire Bible but get you a few scriptures that you can stand on. Praying for you, beautiful daughter of the Most High God! 🙏🏼❤️

Dr. Anna Lembke author of Dopamine Nation

@@JadyA Thank you so much !

Good question. I'm interested in her answer. I called my phone carrier and I'm looking to go to Walmart. My cell phone carrier has flip phones.

Yes I would start of with letter sounds and gradually introduce the other flashcards. You can use a high chair with snacks for least distractions to start with. The latest video on 15 minutes preschool sessions would be a good one to follow.

I would recommend to get a used laptop or computer if you can not afford that another idea is most public libraries have access to computers for free. If there is a will there is a way. There are government programs in many states that give homeschool children computers and internet service for free. For homeschool you will need a computer for your children. Best Wishes!

@JadyA thank you for the ideas! I will be starting homeschooling at the end of this school year for my son. He is finishing up 7th but I noticed he has alot of learning gaps. So I'm starting him on A.C.E program. I ordered the books for his gaps. I probably need to get a laptop. The one he uses now belongs to his school. He will be turning it in at the end of the school year. Love your videos!