Hacks
We are surrounded by more technology than ever before. And while even the youngest of us grownups will have gone through our early years when, at most, tech was still its infancy, that's never going to happen again.
From the moment children are old enough to realize what technology is, they will most likely want to play with it. And its dangers can't be overstated. Questions which would have once been reserved for mom and dad are now feverishly being typed into Google, giving young and influential people access to just about anything.
In short, it's a minefield. But if your children are on the younger side, there's a hack that could reduce the amount of interest they have in your phone and encourage them to have some good old fashioned tech-free fun.
Credit: Pixabay
The hack was revealed on the Australian parenting website Mamamia.
All it involves is switching your phone or tablet to greyscale. Reportedly this change in color will make the devices instantly less appealing to young children.
Credit: Pexels
"Grayscale mode makes your phone less addicting. Go from bright and shiny to gray and calming," they said, British radio website Heart reports.
"It's like turning your favorite dessert into your least favorite vegetable."
Credit: Pexels
However, don't just take Mamamia's word for it. The hack's effectiveness has been praised by a number of parents.
"My kids' interest in my devices has also dropped dramatically!" wrote one mom.
"I think it's very effective for the scrolling and have made the shortcut so I can quickly turn back color to check my Whatsapp etc," added another.
So, what are you waiting for? Turn your phone to greyscale and encourage your kids to go back to a simpler, more imaginative time.
Oct 26, 2020
5 mins
These crafty hacks mean kids with allergies can enjoy Halloween safely
This article is brought to you by Piriton*. Please check that all items and ingredients included in the craft activity are suitable for the particular child/children. Having allergies doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on all the spook-tacular fun and games of Halloween. With our crafty hacks for…
Jul 10, 2019
5 mins
Mom's Ice Cube Hack Means You'll Never Have To Iron Your Clothes Again
No one likes doing chores - unless, of course, they're an absolute clean freak - but even then it can't ever really be called an enjoyable activity. But some chores are decidedly duller than others. Ironing, for instance, is a particularly monotonous activity. So much so that many of us…
Jun 21, 2019
5 mins
Couple's $50 Costco Wedding Cake Hack Is Beautiful (And A Total Bargain)
Having a wedding is all about impressing your guests by making it the grandest occasion possible. Okay, so there's also the pretty vital 'love' and 'commitment' component to getting hitched - but, that aside, your big day isn't really your big day at all, it's that of your guests. Everything from the…
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive only good things