tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post562043718140661202..comments2024-03-28T02:32:07.585-07:00Comments on Rainbowsaretoobeautiful: Why it's ok for my son to be playing Minecraft on a sunny dayAnn Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-16067115049227641232017-06-20T12:44:41.686-07:002017-06-20T12:44:41.686-07:00I always battle with the guilt of the kids and tec...I always battle with the guilt of the kids and tech; Tink loves her tablet and H is always on the PC or the Xbox, but, to be honest, it makes them happy. There's no point me trying to force them to do stuff they don't want to do. I make sure they get out in the garden or we go for a walk to the park at least. #postsfromtheheartKelhttp://www.itsatinkthing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-28844140449922040042017-06-17T15:35:07.556-07:002017-06-17T15:35:07.556-07:00We've not got into minecraft but we have an iP...We've not got into minecraft but we have an iPad which has been an amazing thing for keeping EW entertained on the long school run to take his older sis to special school! I'd much rather he was doing something constructive than being bored to tears in back seat (or moaning!). It's all a balance isn't it, and I find the anti-screen time movement quite unhelpful a lot of the time, we can't stop advancing technology and I think it's good our kids are learning technology skills in addition to the enjoyment they get out of the games too! #spectrumsundayInclusive Homehttp://www.theinclusivehome.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-64382392784092532112017-06-12T18:14:48.302-07:002017-06-12T18:14:48.302-07:00#spectrumsunday When you have a child with additio...#spectrumsunday When you have a child with additional needs, one does things very differently from others, but even if the boys are playing mine craft and indoors on a lovely day, it's no one else's business and you can't entertain kids 24/7chickenrubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05731936852696584642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-6791022497435850002017-06-11T14:25:27.609-07:002017-06-11T14:25:27.609-07:00Who makes the rules ? My babes love going out in t...Who makes the rules ? My babes love going out in the rain and sometimes when it boiling hot you can find us in the kitchen baking. We have to go with the flow as parents and let our kids just be happy and enjoy what they enjoy when they like it #PostsfromtheheartBeccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906999133264132543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-77948835052647755982017-06-11T09:53:00.396-07:002017-06-11T09:53:00.396-07:00My three youngest have all enjoyed minecraft at on...My three youngest have all enjoyed minecraft at one time or another. It's brilliant! My son with ASD spends a lot of time on the computer but he uses it for doing lots of different things and I've learned to accept that it's actually ok for him to spend his time this way. #spectrumsunday Lynne (Raising My Autistic Son)http://ablogaboutraisingmyautisticson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-14653684252602008812017-06-11T06:04:50.459-07:002017-06-11T06:04:50.459-07:00Minecraft is a game that really puzzles me! Go him...Minecraft is a game that really puzzles me! Go him for being able to do it and finding something that really engages and relax him! <br />Sometimes the sun is just too hot! <br />#SpectrumSundayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-27992025630649059992017-06-10T06:20:16.192-07:002017-06-10T06:20:16.192-07:00Wonderful post 😊 glad to hear I'm not alone i...Wonderful post 😊 glad to hear I'm not alone in this 😂 My two youngest are 8 and 14 and Minecraft has been an excellent source of endless fun for them both. Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938921570676736051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-38082285859512684302017-06-10T02:48:33.299-07:002017-06-10T02:48:33.299-07:00I think it's fab that Anthony enjoys Minecraft...I think it's fab that Anthony enjoys Minecraft, it makes him happy so that's all that matters. We love getting outdoors, but also enjoy days in on ipads, consoles etc. <br /><br />Thanks so much for joining in with #mmbc. Hope to see you next week xJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696429194100855064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-33302199334232557982017-06-08T10:06:39.492-07:002017-06-08T10:06:39.492-07:00I love this, but you should never have to justify ...I love this, but you should never have to justify why your child does what he does. Personally, we are outdoors most of the time, but that's for my own reasons, the fact that with four children it is way easier to control them when we are out and about as opposed to trashing my house! #bigpinklinkLaura Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03268137000242101428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-89839398606173753892017-06-08T03:45:40.749-07:002017-06-08T03:45:40.749-07:00It's not for anyone else to judge what works f...It's not for anyone else to judge what works for your family. Sounds as though you are careful to get a balance with outdoor time too. Thanks for linking up with us. #bigpinklinkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181956895900050189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-71304873772753156362017-06-07T10:44:55.320-07:002017-06-07T10:44:55.320-07:00I've heard about Minecraft so much but still d...I've heard about Minecraft so much but still don't know what it's all about. No doubt the time will come in a few years when the little man hears about it from friends at school, that's if the next big game hasn't come about. I'm pleased to know it works well for your son. Thanks for joining #TriumphantTales, hope to see you back next week! :)Jakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934219871664439831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-37240814979025097172017-06-06T06:06:22.676-07:002017-06-06T06:06:22.676-07:00I find minecraft so relaxing and calming myself so...I find minecraft so relaxing and calming myself so I can understand why he would use in that way. I remember when my son got it I played away hours without even realising just so relaxed. Routine is also a big thing in our house my kids turn into devils if we deviate and its so less stressful when everyone know what they should be doing. #PostsFromTheHeartLisa (mumdadplus4)http://mumdadplus4.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-59218626940187910812017-06-05T05:05:26.719-07:002017-06-05T05:05:26.719-07:00I forgot #MMBC sorryI forgot #MMBC sorryCarol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-81673048799002853282017-06-05T05:02:13.356-07:002017-06-05T05:02:13.356-07:00Having a routine is comforting for lots of people ...Having a routine is comforting for lots of people and I'm happy your sons have established their own way of making a routine. As for me, I would die a slow death if I didn't have my laptop. Carol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-81232796310097251782017-06-05T04:45:21.780-07:002017-06-05T04:45:21.780-07:00The Tubblet never got into Minecraft, but she love...The Tubblet never got into Minecraft, but she loved other games. She read and went outside to play as well so as long as she wasn't spending all day slumped in front of a screen, we didn't worry. Tubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708440535783997741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-16220909732820740582017-06-05T03:51:23.385-07:002017-06-05T03:51:23.385-07:00Minecraft features strongly in our house too. I th...Minecraft features strongly in our house too. I think it's great that the world of ipads has opened up opportunities for children to have support in different ways, whether that be for calming reassurance, or stimulation. I love seeing what our kids can build on Minecraft though I haven't really got my head round the spawning of things yet! None of us should ever have to explain why we let our kids do certain things as only we know what's best for our kids. Great post #postsfromtheheart Susie / So Happy In Townhttp://www.sohappyintown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-8551291280456177872017-06-05T03:28:19.390-07:002017-06-05T03:28:19.390-07:00Having screen time sounds like it is just what you...Having screen time sounds like it is just what your boys need to chill out and relax. Parenthood is always a balancing act, going with what works best for your children and your family. Having time out to do things we love - such as playing Minecraft - is so important. #WotWLouise (Little Hearts, Big Love)https://littleheartsbiglove.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-91171244728351669822017-06-05T03:11:53.765-07:002017-06-05T03:11:53.765-07:00My son is just getting into Minecraft so I predict...My son is just getting into Minecraft so I predict a mini obsession starting soon, ha x Amy Stainthorpehttp://www.artyapple.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-2697317093834278972017-06-05T02:54:20.324-07:002017-06-05T02:54:20.324-07:00Ooo Minecraft is a big deal in this house too, so ...Ooo Minecraft is a big deal in this house too, so I'm off to check out Autocraft too. It's a brilliant game which teaches lots of skills, we all need downtime sometimes. #PostsFromTheHeartAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645039201241360814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-66220567928102676692017-06-05T02:53:01.262-07:002017-06-05T02:53:01.262-07:00I think this is an excellent post-no one should ha...I think this is an excellent post-no one should have to make excuses as to why they allow their children to do something and you're no exception. <br />#PostsFromTheHeartAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06861207101208978478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-22469574835149577682017-06-03T17:23:30.070-07:002017-06-03T17:23:30.070-07:00let's hope summer is here, and agree, often it...let's hope summer is here, and agree, often it's much cooler indoors and chill out time in this weather is much needed. #wotwStephanie 139ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533405768782049281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-48405669449360325692017-06-03T10:56:07.614-07:002017-06-03T10:56:07.614-07:00My kids have yet to discover Minecraft, but I'...My kids have yet to discover Minecraft, but I've heard good things about it. I do think playing games and working things out is beneficial, my son at just 4 loves games and he amazes me by how quickly he works everything out. Sounds like being inside with tech is a great thing for your boys, calming them, offering security and a way to relax x Thanks for sharing with #WotW The Reading Residencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369916076614976295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-91043038503215225492017-06-02T03:49:28.418-07:002017-06-02T03:49:28.418-07:00That's wonderful. Have a good summer too. xxThat's wonderful. Have a good summer too. xxAnn Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-89790878907780025212017-06-02T02:09:26.914-07:002017-06-02T02:09:26.914-07:00Minecraft and other technological games get a bad ...Minecraft and other technological games get a bad reputation. With PanKwake we have found that it actually builds executive function...all that planning and organizing how to build or capture and tame animals. I watched her on the climbing wall the other day. I could actually almost see her little mind at work planning two or even three steps ahead. Minecraft did that for her. <br /><br />A lot of people talk about it causing meltdowns. To be honest in the beginning...yes some of our worst were Minecraft related. Like the time I deleted her worlds...twice...BUT who would not be then. Someone deleted your whole world that you had been working on for months. Even NT children would have gone ballistic...rightly so. It was also when the rules of the game would not let her do certain things. <br /><br />But now...after about three or four years...it has actually helped her mood regulation. She is coming more and more to accept that some things just cannot be done. At 11 she is down to one or two meltdowns a month....from a high of six or more per day when she was younger. Yes, some of that is natural maturation but I believe Minecraft and other computer games have been a contributing factor as well.<br /><br />Have a nice summer and relax.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623094573098459108noreply@blogger.com