Category Archives: Family Technology Rules

I survived National Day of Unplugging (and I can’t wait to do it again)

March 26, 2012 · by · in Disconnecting, Distractions, Family Technology Rules

I kept my word. I successfully took part in Sabbath Manifesto’s National Day of Unplugging by going device and internet free on March 24th. Since I worked Friday night, I couldn’t quite start at sundown, but once I got home around midnight, I powered down my computer and devices. When I got to my iPhone, […]

To email, or not to email

February 29, 2012 · by · in Email, Family Technology Rules, Productivity

We follow the rules for the road, rules for sporting matches, and rules of etiquette at the dinner table. Why don’t more people follow rules when it comes to using email properly? The latest effort I’ve encountered is a funny, but appropriate flow-chart to help you decide whether or not to send that email. (Click […]

The 11 Commandments of Screen Hygiene

February 25, 2012 · by · in Disconnecting, Family Technology Rules, Social Media

In her highly entertaining book “The Winter of Our Disconnect“, author Susan Maushart details the lessons her family of 3 teenagers learned when they lived without technology for six months. At the end of the book, she sums up her lessons: The 11 Commandments of Screen Hygiene Thou shalt not fear boredom Thou shalt not […]

Time for the Great Facebook Reset

December 15, 2011 · by · in Family Technology Rules, Social Media

Facebook is now officially rolling it’s updated Timeline profile setting to all of its users. I’ve had the service for six weeks now, and wrote an article about my experience setting it up for CBC.CA. I argue that as you set up your Timeline profile, you should also perform a “Facebook Reset.” Since you have […]

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