National Day of Unplugging
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Unplug and reconnect as Tifft nature Preserve,
Buffalo Audubon Society, Reinstein Woods
Nature Preserve, and Erie County Botanical
Gardens join together to celebrate the
annual National Day of Unplugging! A great
opportunity to disconnect from your devices
and unwind, relax, and reflect; 2pm-4pm.
After tucking your cellphone to sleep in a free
“sleeping bag,” enjoy a walk on the Tifft trails,
indoor make n’ take crafts, and fun activities. Suitable for all ages. FREE
but pre-registration is required. Call 716-825-6397 or visit www.tifft.
org. Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo.
sation: The Power of Talk in a Digital
Age, some employers vet job candidates
based on their ability to converse face-
to-face and over the phone.
Play conversation games like
“What if...” or “Would you rather...” to
make impromptu conversation fun and
interesting. Establish sacred, unplugged
spaces, like around the dinner table and
in the car, to allow for spontaneous con-
versation.
Side-by-side conversation feels less
intense and gives kids the courage to
broach issues that are bugging or wor-
rying them. Grab the crayons and color
together. Go on a walk. With space and
uninterrupted conversation opportuni-
ties, you can listen to each other better
and grow closer as a family.
Higher
education
has become
a major
investment,
whether prospective students
are fresh-faced undergrads or
mature adults seeking career
change or advancement.
WNY Family readers
definitely place a high
priority on education.
65%
plan to invest
in education/
classes for
their children
or themselves
in the coming
year.*
Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk
Hines and her husband are the par-
ents to two digitally charmed children.
Christa is the author of “Happy, Healthy
& Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful
Communicator in a Digital World.”
Creative Subscription Services that Support Learning
KiwiCrate - Craft and building crates for different ages (0-16+) with
all of the supplies included, mailed monthly.
Kidstir - Cooking kits with recipes, games and kid-sized culinary tools
(Ages 5-10)
Green Kid Crafts - Between 5 to 8 individually packaged STEAM (Sci-
ence, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) projects. (Ages 3-10)
Tech Hacks that Can Help You Unplug
Break Free (www.breakfree-app.com) - This app monitors your
phone and app usage, helping you grow more aware of your online
behavior and how to better control phone usage.
Offtime (https://offtime.es) – An app that helps you control your con-
nectivity so that you can better concentrate on work, family, or per-
sonal time.
Spire (https://spirehealth.com) - wearable mindfulness and activity
tracker that tracks breathing patterns, alerting you to anxiety and ten-
sion triggers.
33%
have children
between the
ages of
13-18,
preparing
to make
decisions
about their
college choice
& careers.*
Reach them in our
April 2019 issue special section
“Shape The Future.”
Space Reservation Deadline:
Friday, March 8, 2019
Call 716-836-3486 ext. 104.
*Source: CVC Audit, June 2018
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