Values Exercise

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As the old saying goes, “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”

That’s why we created our Values Exercise — to help start family conversations about what you each find most important.

How to Use:

Download and print the values flashcards, then discuss as a family. Pick two to four values that your family will try to maintain, even in the toughest of situations.
Hang them up. Put your chosen cards somewhere you’ll see them often to remind your family of what you’re striving for together.
Check in regularly. Use these values to start conversations about how your daily choices and device use support your values…or get in the way of them.

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Screen Sanity’s program was a wonderful way to get information about kids and technology in a supportive environment.
Whitney, Missouri

Any amount of time spent in this material will, with certainty, make a difference if you are processing how to be intentional with your kids in the world of technology.
Emily T.

We had been struggling with ending gaming and lots of fights. I was able to print [the Video Game Decision Tree] off and go over it with my kids as our “new protocol”. This took all the emotion out of it.
Parent

As we came into the new year and saw our daughters, son in laws and granddaughters consumed by their phone screens we knew we had to start making changes and we found this group to be a great place to find ideas!
Michelle W., Tennessee

A really good, practical way to think strategically about this topic. I wish I had this resource a year ago – would have saved some heartburn!
Scott A., Maryland

This was one of the best webinars I have seen. Simple, understandable, reachable, realistic. Really, really wonderful.
Parent

As a dad of four kids, screens are an increasingly big topic in our home. I’m so grateful a friend invited us to join a Screen Sanity group. The material was deeply relevant and applicable for our family’s values.
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That’s why we created our Values Exercise – to help start family conversations about what you each find most important. It’s as simple as 1,2,3.

1. Download and print the values flashcards, then discuss as a family. Pick two to four values that your family will try to maintain, even in the toughest of situations.

2. Hang them up. Put your chosen cards somewhere you’ll see them often to remind your family of what you’re striving for together.

3. Check in regularly. Use these values to start conversations about how your daily choices support your values…or get in the way of them.

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