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I’m going Hands Free. I want to make memories, not to-do-lists. I want to feel the squeeze of my daughter's arms, not the pressure of over-commitment. I want to get lost in conversation with my spouse, not consumed by a sea of unimportant emails. I want to be overwhelmed by sunsets that give me hope, not by extracurricular commitments that steal my joy. I want the noise of my life to be a mixture of laughter and gratitude, not the intrusive buzz of cell phones and text messages. I am letting go of distraction, disconnection, and perfection to live a life that simply, so very simply, consists of what really matters. I’m going Hands Free. And if this sounds like a life you want to start living, come along. A Hands Free revolution starts here! I hope you will join me!Join The Hands Free Revolution on Facebook
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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Looking in the Face of Inspiration
If there are certain characteristics about your children that bug you, first of all let me say, you are not alone. Second, let me say, the reason those characteristics bug you so much may be worth investigating. It could prove … Continue reading
Bringing Lightness out of Darkness
Six months ago, my older daughter spoke to our church congregation about her experience sponsoring “Priscilla” through Compassion International. It was her intention to inspire others to do the same. And that she did. A curly-haired girl sitting in the … Continue reading
Posted in What I Would Have Missed
Tagged being a helper in the world, bringing hope to someone in need, Compassion International, Fred Rogers quote, grasping what matters, how to develop compassion in your child, Raising caring children, seeing hope in times of despair, you're never too young to help someone
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The Distracted Person I Was and Still Am
Understandably, many people want to talk to me about distraction. More specifically, they want to tell me about the distraction incidents they witness in their neighborhoods, at restaurants, parks, and pools. They want to tell me about the texting drivers … Continue reading
Posted in Embrace The Reminder, Living In Realness
Tagged being an imperfect parent, being honest with yourself, changing your distracted way of living, extending grace, feeling like a bad mom, forgiving yourself, giving yourself a moment, living authentically, no such thing as a perfect parent, self acceptance, self awareness, self forgiveness, self love, sharing the story of your life
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The Hands Free Effect
As a child, the Fourth of July was always bittersweet for me. I loved the fireworks, the cookouts, and time spent with family, but what it represented on the calendar was a different story. In the small white box of … Continue reading
Posted in What I Would Have Missed
Tagged Challenge Yourself to a Worthwhile Summer, connecting with kids, creating summer memories, documenting childhood memories, how to connect with a child, how to go "Hands Free" with kids, how to make summer memories, making childhood memories, record summer memories, summer ideas with kids
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How To Miss a Childhood: Update
On May 10th an employee from the technical support department of my website’s host server contacted me. His words were unforgettable. “Miss Stafford, either your site is under attack or something on there is going ‘viral.’” He added that if … Continue reading
Posted in Putting Distraction In Its Place, What I Would Have Missed
Tagged cell phone addiction, changing your phone habits, children notice their parents' phone use, connecting with your child, how to change your phone habits, How to Miss a Childhood, limiting phone use in presence of children, What Captures Your Attention Controls Your Life HBR
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