1KHO 298: How Do We Become Engaging As Families Again? | Erin Loechner, The Opt-Out Family
Erin Loechner is back for the second time!!!!!!!\nThis episode is about learning how to provide children with experiences that technology can't replicate.\nErin introduces her family's unique motto, "Be More Engaging Than the Algorithm," emphasizing the importance of saying yes to enriching activities instead of simply saying no to devices. It's an amazing reframe! She shares practical tips on how to create engaging moments, like lighting a fire or baking cookies, without asking permission \u2013 just dive in and let the actions speak for themselves. Create starting cues for engaging activities!\nErin also highlights the need to bring delight and surprise into the home, providing new and novel experiences for the family. Erin and Ginny explore deeper questions about technology's impact on family relationships, discussing the shift from an attention economy to an intimacy economy. They ponder the sacredness of privacy in a world where devices track our every move.\nThe episode wraps up with thoughts on risky play, development, and the evolving role of parents in managing technology. Erin's insights and practical advice will inspire you to rethink how you engage with your family and create meaningful connections beyond the screen.\n**\nGet your copy of The Opt-Out Family here >> https://amzn.to/4bT8Gks\nLearn more about Erin here >> https://designformankind.com/2024/05/giving-ourselves-what-technology-cant/\n**\nDownload your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers\nFind everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >>\xa0https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings\nOrder of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >>\xa0https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices