Yesterday my eight-year-old daughter started asking me to buy her a smartphone, since many in her class already have phones. This morning she cried when I told her that only at the age of 17 will we allow her to use a smartphone. I think about this all day. And I see how timely your video came out for this occasion.

@BrownWoman1011

3 ай бұрын

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.

@magickaldust1213

3 ай бұрын

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.

@nainagarza869

3 ай бұрын

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

@Ummati40

3 ай бұрын

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 never thought about getting a simpler phone. I struggle and I really don’t want my children always seeing me on my phone but I just can’t help it. Thank you for this video

@cinthyar7652

3 ай бұрын

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.

@LearnWithAdrienne

3 ай бұрын

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

@fullofblessings4898

3 ай бұрын

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

Wow. I was literally just telling my husband this. This video is from the Holy Spirit !!!

Of course we want to see how you do screen free with your kids!

@FB-bo3sj

Ай бұрын

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

Thank you Jady for this video! Ive always wanted to switch to a flip phone but never did it. I am making the switch this weekend! I have two little babies and I hate being on my phone when I'm around them. It really hit me when you said that our time is the most precious asset we have. I don't want to look back on my life and remember always being on my phone. 4 hours a day turns into 120 hrs a month, 1440 hrs a year, and 14,400 hrs in a decade. That's horrible! Thank you again for really opening my eyes to the distracted lives we are all living.

This video is not a coincidence. God has been speaking to me to put my smart phone away. Thank you for this content. ❤ It is a great help. 🙏

@azriel-alfacajayon2273

3 ай бұрын

we have the same convictions. this video is timely

Thank you for this. I am addicted. Been praying to overcome it. Can you post a video of how you did it and any suggestions for those of us dealing with addiction to technology? Thanks!

Thank you for making this video! It's definitely a blessing and a much needed wake-up call!!!

Can't say enough how much I love this video! Thank you.

You are so wise! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I believe many people have not even considered this before!

Thank you so much for making this video Jady.I was one amongst the many who asked for this video.Thanks again.

Thank you for this. You have given me the courage to get rid of my smart phone. Can't thank you enough! ❤

Much needed video! You live a very courageous and inspirational life! Thank you!

Great video. We’re always fighting with screens in our household but most of all I struggle with my own use. We are a reflection for our children. You bring up some beautiful points about mindfulness that we lack in our everyday lives. I would love to see how you navigate day to day with screen free activities. ❤thanks for sharing.

This is wonderful. Thank you for taking your time to share.

This is great. Thanks you for the reminder & helpful tips 🙏🏽💕

I will do it right away after you this is what I was thinking about it for a long time but I got you video as God massage for me to change

Thanks so much for this video!! I would love to hear your details on your kids being screen free. Ive been wanting to implement this for a longtime!!

I love this ❤! God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing. 😊

So timely. Wanted this video. Thank you jady

This is great. Thanks for sharing!

This came at the right time! My pastor was just talking about focusing and loose distraction. Please did the video on children about screen time.

Amazing information, thank you for sharing ❤

For kids, yes it’s the saddest thing! How can parents not see how much they are hurting their children. I see them at the park, or walking with the tablet too 😬☹️☹️, sad, sad, sad!!!

Thank you for this. This is very inspiring. I would love to see a video on how you and your family is screen free until the weekend. I have 3 little ones and I would love to incorporate that.

I lives like that for years refusing to get a smart fun even do I was young I'm 32 I been having a smart phone for about 3 years but I'm thinking about going back to a flipp phone thanks for your video!

Thank you so much for this video.

Thank you for this definetly going to do this! Please share what you guys do as a device free family 😊

So inspiration video 👍 I'll also try this 😊 lots of love ❤️

I use my phone to educate myself on different topics and I keep using that as an excuse to use it. I keep going back to the though of “I am getting a lot of benefits from it so there’s no need to leave it” but this is taking time from the most important things in life as you described. I wish I could stop this.🥺This video helps.

I was just thinking about how my days used to be before i became addicted to my phone. I rarely used my phone about 20 minutes a day (before 2019) now i am addicted literally hours on my phone everyday. I really needed this. Thank you.

Thank you very much ❤

You are an inspiration ❤

While listening to this I was feeding my newborn and tweezing my chin 😭 I've been so bad about this these past few weeks since my newest baby was born. I have fallen into the smartphone addiction again. It's definitely a coping mechanism for me. When there are big changes or trials I tend to fall into it. I have quit and got a dumb phone a number of times but I always end up back somehow. Addiction runs in my family so I guess this is my struggle. I want to be in the present moment but I really struggle. Please pray for me!

I AGREE 100% I LOVE MY ALL TERRAIN NOKIA

That's why I like you bcz you think in the same way as I do. ❤❤❤

Very helpful video 😮

The irony is I am watching this KZread video on my smartphone 😂

Yes I would love to see how you do screen free! Or even how you would explain to your kids about not having phone screens when they are older & out of the home, how would you explain something like that to them?

Thank you for sharing

I have a smart phone 📱 at the moment but I am going to invest on a flip phone instead.

Very smart to live without smart phone to be honest I wish I could do that.

A video FOR kids would also really great

Thanks for sharing Jady. I will also love to hear more on how you manage to keep connected with homeschool co-ops if you're in any or any other activity like music for example, even more when any recital or big event that will happen towards the end of school year or holiday, were moms are finalizing any details and need our answer as soon as we can. I guess my biggest fear is not to be able to answer an email or to do any task needed from my co-op while outside from home.

@JadyA

3 ай бұрын

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.

@yopimera

3 ай бұрын

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

@abidinginchrist7278

2 ай бұрын

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

Love your video! I will definitely make some much needed changes. What flip phone are you using? What is the digital camera that you use? Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your Christ-centered marriage, family, homeschool, homemaking, and ministries beautiful Jady.

Hi Jady, Would you mind sharing what camera you are using? Thank you!

Upload a video on how to get rid of phone addiction. Please thanks

Thank you can you share what camera you use🤗

Yes I would like to see a screen free video for kids

What advice would you give regarding work life balance and family? I work part time from home and hate being on the computer working when the kids are up but I have to throughout the day.

I tried to go to a flip phone, but after a couple of weeks it stopped working and just started glitching. Do you have any recommendations of good flip phones?

Yes you are right My daughter got 78% because of cartoon

Jady, thank you for this video. I struggle with rage and am going to start limiting my screen time. I have a weird question that you may not be able to answer but - I find when I'm "thinking for myself" or left alone with my thoughts, I feel overwhelmed because there is so much to think about. I don't necessarily care about having my phone or laptop, but when I'm thinking I start feeling anxious. I don't know if that makes sense, but wanted to get your thoughts on that.

@vintagejaki751

3 ай бұрын

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.

@m0nt0y123456

3 ай бұрын

@@vintagejaki751 Thank you, I will try this.

@MercedesChetuya

3 ай бұрын

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! 🙏🏼❤️

I wanted to ask and see what you do for music? Do you play music throughout your house? During the day? Sadly sometimes it’s the one thing that motivates me to get things done. Might just be too reliant on it but I play it to get my kids to clean up too.

I got 2 flip phones from tello and Amazon. Both are of bad quality. Can you recommend any good quality flip phone

@MericiaTheWellnessSpeaker

3 ай бұрын

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.

I tried to stay away from my smartphone many times. It always happens when it breaks. My family doesnt like it because they cant reach me, especially the ones that live abroad. And it is hard, because your going to miss out. but it just irritates me that im addicted to a device. waisting your time just scrolling, when I could have read a book, learn a new skill or do whatever. And I feel so weird for feeling nervous about getting a dump phone (flip phone), but its time. its time to stop waisting time

Hello Jady, thank you for the video, it’s very interesting and I share the idea! At around 3.16, are you talking about Dr. Ann....? I didn't understand her name. Could you please write it to me? Has she written a book on the subject? Thank you very much for the information. May the Lord bless you and your beautiful family 🙏

@JadyA

3 ай бұрын

Dr. Anna Lembke author of Dopamine Nation

@nnkrn3

3 ай бұрын

@@JadyA Thank you so much !

My four year old can count but cannot recognize sounds and numbers how can I help him

Hello Jady sorry to ask this but where can I email to ask my cancelation of the bloom sisters membership? I'm being billed but I can't access.

Jady...my 19-month old is delayed. I'm just finding you. I didn't know there were things I should have been doing w/ her. Do you suggest I just do one set of flashcards (letter sounds) or introduce her to flashcard sounds, flashcard colors, flashcard shapes, puzzles, and books?

@JadyA

3 ай бұрын

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.

P.s. Can you recommend any trustworthy long-form news sources?

Hi mam... mainly am using smart phone for school comminication thru WhatsApp... Without this how can i move further..plz help..

How long have you not had a smart phone?

The video the kids would be great

How do you stay so focus, since you are in online spiritual influencer?

Have you read The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt? It is excellent. Thanks for the video!

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Key words: distracting AND ADDICTION and, my addition, RUINOUS to families, relationships and responsibilities!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wont be able to watch your videos without my phone 😢. I dont own a Tv or have a computer. What would you recommend instead to stay connected to the world for news and videos for homeschooling?

@JadyA

3 ай бұрын

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!

@simplyme3684

3 ай бұрын

@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!

How do u learn with out ur phone just curious

My kids school uses whatsapp for communication how do I navigate tht?