Summary: <br> Digital Minimalism in 2021<br> <br> It isn’t hyperbole: Technology is in many ways taking over our daily lives. Research has found that children spend 1200 hours per year on technological devices. And adults? We waste approximately 6200 hours a year—or up to a staggering equivalent of <a href="https://www.studyfinds.org/screen-zombies-average-person-spends-44-years-looking-at-devices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">44 years</a> of our lives—staring at screens. In this era of technological-everything, is digital minimalism even possible?<br> On today’s show I speak with Bill Brady, CEO of <a href="https://troomi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Troomi</a>. As a father of five, Bill offers up his best tips for creating a culture within our homes that prioritize in-person time as opposed to screen time; he suggests action steps for adults looking to achieve digital minimalism, too.<br> <br> Here’s a preview of this week’s episode:<br> [4:15] Beyond cyberbullying: The wide-ranging effects of technology on kids<br> [8:30] 3 House Rules that prioritize real-life relationships over virtual ones<br> [13:30] The importance of technological time-outs for working professionals<br> [20:15] How to know when your child is ready for a cell phone<br> <br> Resources mentioned in the episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.upchoose.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Upchoose.com</a><br> <br> <br> * This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.cleanercloths.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cleaner Cloths</a>. It’s also sponsored by <a href="https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Outrage + Optimism</a>.<br> * Want more shows like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/134/">#0134: Raising Good Humans With Minimalist Parenting Guidance</a>.<br> * Like the show? Help it grow by leaving a quick review! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!)<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
