I don’t have a cell phone. Interestingly, I don’t think I know another single person who doesn’t have one. Sure, there are times when I think, yup, it would be convenient right about now. But mostly, I manage quite successfully without one and have no plans to leap into the cellular world anytime soon. Suffice it to say though, lack of a cell phone by no means translates to me being “unplugged.”
I find it hard to leave my computer or e-mail for any length of time. When I stumbled across an article published this week in the New York Times, it really rung true for me. We spend a lot of time discussing children’s use of modern technology and the associated risks and concerns, but rarely do we focus on the impact that parents’ use may have on our kiddies. I highly encourage you to read this great article and consider how your level of being “plugged in” influences your family life.









From the shores of Okanagan Lake to the slopes of Apex Mountain, Colleen was born and mostly raised in Penticton, B.C. Now a West Coast transplant and new mom, Colleen desires to...