Screens Off, Imagination On: How I’m Managing Screen Time and Bringing Back Unplugged Play

Let’s be real: screens are everywhere. Tablets, phones, TVs, gaming consoles — they’ve become part of daily life, not just for us as adults but for our kids, too. And while I’m not here to demonize screen time (because hello, sometimes an episode of Bluey is the only thing standing between me and total meltdown), I’ve been on a mission lately to find a better balance.

I want my kids to know the joy of building a fort out of couch cushions, getting lost in a make-believe world, or simply running around outside until they’re out of breath. Unplugged play is where so much magic happens — and honestly, it’s where kids develop some of their most important life skills.