The Game of Social Media: Explained

01/20/21 • 14 min

Now on Youtube as well! https://youtu.be/HdiQXVDGC_0

In this episode – we kick it off with possibly the most important parenting topic today . . . social media and screen time for kids.

There is a lot to say about screentime but we decided to start by describing why and how social media is designed to keep you addicted so they can then sell your attention to advertisers.

Years ago, we struggled with being checking the phone too much and not checking in on our family enough. It is a strong word but I think the word addiction is appropriate and many us have to work hard to fight social media addiction.

More broadly, digital addiction might be a better description since we weren't just checking social media constantly but also email, text, etc. We had to start our own journey with a digital detox and now feel like we get to enjoy life so much more!

Our mission at Family Life Elevated is to help you elevate your family to the next level.

Now on Youtube as well! https://youtu.be/HdiQXVDGC_0

In this episode – we kick it off with possibly the most important parenting topic today . . . social media and screen time for kids.

There is a lot to say about screentime but we decided to start by describing why and how social media is designed to keep you addicted so they can then sell your attention to advertisers.

Our mission at Family Life Elevated is to help you elevate your family to the next level.

Previous Episode

Episode 034: 2018 Flip Phone Experiment Update plus Tips on Less Phone Time

Today I chat about the results of a 2018 Flip Phone Challenge. It started out as a 60 day challenge but I still have the phone 5 months later. I also share some techniques to reduce your phone time when with the family.

What you'll learn

Why I wanted to reduce phone time
Phone time reduction techniques
My Flip phone experiment
Flip phone details
Verdict – is it as good as a smartphone?

Where to learn more

https://www.fatherhoodfitnessfinance.com/home/why-and-how-to-try-a-flip-phone-in-2018

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How I lost 58 lbs! A mix of Keto, Paleo and the Vertical diet.

Also on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rqy8YBtKuc

In this video we discuss note and wrap up our weight loss journey.

We discuss how (and why) we changed our family diet to help Seth lose weight.

We settled on a mix of a Keto/Paleo diet that is low carb and definitely low sugar.

Seth lost approximately 58 pounds (and 4 inches of waist) as he trimmed down from 213 lbs to 155 lbs.

Seth has started transitioning to the vertical diet so he can incorporate certain carbs to help support his daily work out regimen.

A few of our favorite resources that we enjoyed studying to help us select and make sense of the different diets out there.

Tom Bilyeu and his “Impact Theory” Podcast.

Peter Attia and his “The Drive” Podcast.

Dom D'agostino who is a leading researcher on the effects of a ketogenic (keto) diet.

Stan Efferding and the Vertical Diet that he uses to train world class athletes (and also regular people like us!)

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