• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Pure Kitchen
  • Recipes
  • Nutrition MINI Course
  • Coaching
  • MASTERCLASS
  • Shop
    • Shop Kitchen
    • Shop Wellness
    • e-books
  • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Nutrition MINI Course
  • Coaching
  • MASTERCLASS
  • Shop
    • Shop Kitchen
    • Shop Wellness
    • e-books
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Me & iPad = LOVE-HATE

    Me & iPad = LOVE-HATE

    {images: top & bottom}

    So. I recently watched the movie Babies. If you haven't already seen it, go rent it. Wow, there is no talking, just amazing video footage of 4 different families across the world. You don't even need narration, it's just so interesting to watch them at play and at work. Not to mention, the colors, the settings, the diverse cultures all made it so beautiful and fascinating - how babies and environments can be so different, yet so similar. 

    I specifically remember falling in love with the babies from Africa - the siblings played with rocks and stones, they walked around without diapers and would lay and play in the dirt. They were adorable. Chubby. Breast fed. No schedules, little supervision, they fought, and they bathed with not water but saliva. It was so crazy but LOVELY. 

    It made me rememeber that all the bikes, matchbox cars, markers and {for sure} my iPad just aren't necessary. Many of our toys here are hand-me-downs but there are just so many of them. And anywhere we go my son has to ask "are there cars there?" He tells me he dreams about cars. At the zoo he wanted to see the "car animals" {whatever that might be}. He tells me that when he gets older he will buy a car. Just last night he said "when Santa comes, he will bring me a motorcycle"! At least once a day he pulls a chair up to my desk, and says he wants to "look at cars on the computer". He tells me he wants to read the Cars book. Watch the movie Cars. Oh and he found a dime on the floor the other day and said "Oh wow, Mom look, I found money, now I can buy a car. Can we go to Target"? 

    He's only two for crying out loud. Not even two and a half. 

    Oh and forget about playing out in Nature - when I suggest it, he tells me "no, I'm gonna get all dirty!" How about playing in the rain? "NO. I'm gonna get all wet!" He doesn't even like being naked. Can you believe it? He always wants to wear his pants. 

    Even sadder - he knows how to work my iPhone. And...

    {humbling...here we go...}

    Just a few days ago, we were driving to the airport and he says to me, "oh no! you forgot the iPad at the house."

    I replied, "no, it's here, but you can't watch it until we get on the plane." 

    [insert tantrum]

    note: his dad has an iPad and we downloaded Nemo. Within one hour, my son could open it, unlock it, find the movie, start it, turn up the volume, stop it...etc." 

    This is just pathetic. I mean, why? Why can't he play with rocks? Or stones? What have I done? I don't even feel like I overdo it with the toys or gadgets. He hasn't been to Target more than a couple times. I guess it only takes once though, no? And I'm not a clean freak either. I am that girl at beach that will be covered in sand and still puts on her shoes. 

    Should I be worried? 

    I mean, I HATE TV myself and I don't ever use the iPad. Yes, now I'm going to be THAT overparanoid person and go there right now - the EMFs. You know, those things that microwaves give off? I am afraid of them. So I don't like to sit in front of the computer for too long. 

    Even the extremely low frequency EMFs "produced from radiation from power lines, home appliances, TVs, microwaves, computer screens, wireless devices, etc. all increase the risks for cancers, especially leukemia and brain cancers. More commonly, continuous exposure to electromagnetic fields can increase the frequency of headaches, migraines, chronic fatigue, dizziness, nausea, stress and environmental sensitivities." 

    {see Complete Candida Guidebook, by Jeanne Marie Martin / Zoltan P Rona, M.D., p 280-282}

    The iPad might teach your child a few things, right? But, you don't want your child to learn everything from a one-dimensional standpoint. Do you?

    It is our fault? Yes. But it's the fault of our society, too. No?

    I mean, could you imagine if I tried to keep my son from technology, he would either never come home and be at his friend's house all day everyday, or he would be a total dummy by the age of 14 while all the other kids in his class would be building web sites. Right? I mean, it's our world right now. The better you know the computer the better you will be in school, at a job, etc.

    I think I would rather ditch the Baby Einstein crap and buy the iPad to use when it's totally necessary: at the dinner table. Kidding. 

    But seriously. Not only is this new technology HELPFUL during those times when you just CAN'T take it anymore, {let's all be thankful for the parents of Steve Jobs}, but we also can't keep our children from the direction in which our technology-based society is headed {again, Steve Jobs is to blame}. 

    I just learned that the average 22 year old, who meets a cute boy, only TEXTS. They do not call each other. EVER. That's a no-no until the second date. Or more. 

    Have you ever tried calling that same 22 yr old girl to babysit? Did she ignore your call and not call you back? Well, have you tried texting her? You should. She will respond within seconds, literally, seconds. 

    Face it ladies {and guys too} we're old! By protecting our children from the iPad means keeping her from being a social, hip, smart kid in the 21st century. 

    But, there still are those child-rearing fundamentals that will NEVER change - parent to child interaction. 

    And if you haven't seen the movie Babies, you gotta download it on your iPad {wink}

     

    « DIY Cool Kid's Supermarket PartII
    Dr Hyman on YEAST & Body Connection »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sarah B.

      October 20, 2010 at 1:03 pm

      TOTALLY! This movie got to me too. My son is 3 and I felt so guilty after watching that movie. I think we keep a good balance between modern life and the simple life with him, so he is cool with both worlds. But not one time did I think "Oh that poor Mongolian/African baby doesn't have any toys or anything to do all day" I actually thought "That poor American/ Japanese baby has so much stimulation thrown at them!" and it made me take a look at what goes on in our household during the day. If I feel my son does not need to watch an episode of Diego then as much as he tries to resist I'm making him play with me or get outside for a walk, and after about a minute and a half, he is game to do whatever I have chosen because really these kids just want to hang out with us, so we might as well do it while they like us 🙂 As for the teens and and young adults these days: We have lost them to technology and a non social world that we can't compete with, I really think it's up to the parents of the toddlers right now to have them start as a fresh generation, I really think they will be the ones more aware of the environment and how to be more socially adapt.
      I mean, it is what it is, we have to accept what the world is turning into, or maybe we are just becoming our parents with the same old "In my day...." speech. And I have to say watching those African babies drink from that stream was the most beautiful thing I ever saw. In that moment, I regretted never moving to farm in the middle of the country for my kid to grow up as close to that as possible!

      Reply
    2. Juli Novotny

      October 20, 2010 at 8:15 pm

      Sarah - thanks for sharing your comments. I loved reading them. Exactly how I feel!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome to my 20-year plant-based journey.

    After healing my own auto-immune disease and starting an International food company, I have since made it my goal is to help as many people as I can switch to a more plant-based diet and to make healthier food choices. Certified in plant-based nutrition.

    Join me on this journey; I'm here to serve and help.

    I trust the science that backs it. More about me →

    Shop Kitchen Essentials

    SHOP NOW

    Popular Recipes

    • Superfood Brownies with Sweet Potato and Chocho
    • Air Fryer "Chicken" Flautas [vegan]
    • 3 Ingredient Savory Crepes - GF
    • Cooking The Perfect Quinoa

    Footer


    I got out of my everyday environment. And into a n
    I got out of my everyday environment. And into a new one. Felt so good! Bye 👋🏼 Shell Beach. Thanks for having me. 
-
-
-
-
-
-
#beachlife #winery #foodie #plantbased #manifestation #abundance #selflove #gratitide

    Loved my interview with @lilmixins founder Meenal
    Loved my interview with @lilmixins founder Meenal Lele! she knows her stuff and she’s an awesome person. Her book is a must read for all parents out there! Join us (link in bio to my YouTube channel) as we discuss how to prevent food allergies in babies. And how the mothers gut biome plays a huge role. 💕
#foodallergy #foodallergymom #prevent #allergies #skinhealth #babyrash #eczema #psoriasis #healing #vegan  #plantbased #epigenetics #cleanliving #healthygut #babybiome #gutbiome #pregnancyhealth #healthygut #gutbiome

    Duuuude I can’t get enough of these tahini choco
    Duuuude I can’t get enough of these tahini chocolate chip cookies. They have almost 8 G protein each cookie! 🤯😱 and are free of gluten, dairy, soy, egg, corn, refined sugar, and they are mad with only 5 clean ingredients. Literally GUILT FREE as well. They are great for my autoimmune diet protocol as well. Win win if you ask me. Recipe coming soon. Secret ingredient 🤫 @mikunafoods 
—
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
#cookierecipe #vegancookies #eggfree #dairyfree #foodie #foodie #foodreview #foodreviews #foodreviewer #food #foodmag #foodscene #foodies
#foodauthroity #foodanddrink #cooking #recipe #cook #plantbased #plantbasedfood
#plantbasedrecipe #chef #vegans #veganrecipe

    🌧 I love rainy days! I made brownies today. The
    🌧 I love rainy days! I made brownies today. They are delicious. Recipe coming to the blog soon. These are made with sweet potatoes and protein powered. Low calorie. High protein. Gluten free. Vegan. Delicious! 
For more delicious recipes and cooking ideas follow @purekitchenblog  and click the link in my bio for free plant based recipe ebooks. 
#brownie #foodreview #foodreviewer #foodmag #foodscene #foodies
#foodauthroity #cooking #recipe #plantbased #plantbasedfood
#plantbasedrecipe #chef #vegan #vegans #veganrecipe

    🙋🏼‍♀️ Huge Chris Stapleton fan here. A
    🙋🏼‍♀️ Huge Chris Stapleton fan here. And passion fruit lover. They are in season and growing all over the place here. ⬇️
Passion fruit water is yet another youth serum. As passion fruit is full of vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and folate. These help your kidneys, nerves, muscles, and heart rhythm in big ways.
Your body uses Vitamins C to make blood vessels, cartilage, muscles, and collagen, which keeps skin looking young. It also helps your body heal, lowers inflammation, and protects your cells from damage. When you get enough vitamin C, it lowers your chances of getting colds and certain types of cancers. Vit A is great for eyes, immunity, and cells.
Note: did you know Passion Fruit is actually a berry? The biggest berry you’ll find. 
Follow @purekitchenblog for more recipes, health tips, inspiration and more. 
#foodie #foodreview #foodreviews #foodreviewer #foodmag
#foodauthroity #foodanddrink #recipe #plantbased #plantbasedfood
#plantbasedrecipe #vegan #vegans #veganrecipe

    My favorite breakfast is from @loftycoffeeco and
    My favorite breakfast is from  @loftycoffeeco and it is an Aztec Mocha (spicy & vegan) with plant-based sausage, tomato & avocado! What’s your favorite breakfast?
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
#foodreview #foodie #vegan

    Easy peasy protein shake using @mikunafoods innova
    Easy peasy protein shake using @mikunafoods innovative protein powder. Its unique in that it’s soy and pea free. It uses “Chocho” which is a complete (plant based) protein with 9g per serving. 
This recipe is quick and healthy. 
1/2-1 whole ripe banana 
1/3 c protein powder
1 1/2 c water 
2 Tbsp raw cashews 
1 Tbsp agave or maple syrup 
Pinch of ginger powder, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg or pumpkin spice blend 
Add ice if you want it cold. Otherwise blend well and enjoy. 
#plantprotein #foodie #foodauthority #smoothierecipe #veganprotein #vegan #chef #plantbasedrecipe #foodanddrink #recipe #cook #foodmag #proteinshake

    If you’re not ready for change, you’re not rea
    If you’re not ready for change, you’re not ready for change. And that’s perfectly ok. 
Making healthy choices isn’t hard work. You “have time” to choose an apple over a bag of chips. Let’s be real here; you just DON’T WANT TO.  And that alone is totally ok!!
Let’s not shame others choices or pressure another to change. If somebody is not happy where they’re at, or they are sick, or in pain, only then will they start examining their current routines and habits. Anger is a great catalysts for change. It often pushes people out if their comfort zones and into action. 
I often hear “I don’t have time to be healthy”. But what that really means is I don’t want to change or I’m afraid of change. And I’m not ready. Change is what they’re nervous about - not the amount of time it takes to chop up vegetables. 
Be kind to yourself…but be honest. 
Notice what you say you desire (weightloss or more energy) and then really examine your habits. Do you make the choices a “thin” person makes? Do you make the choices a rested high energy person needs to make? This might seem obvious but it’s actually not…so often we overlook this gap. We don’t see it and then we get mad at ourselves. Punish ourselves for “failing” over and over again. 
Once you start paying attention to your actions and habits and line them up with your goals - that’s when the magic happens. 
Yay or nay?
#healthyhabits #weightloss #plantbasednutrition


    More

    Shop

    Work with Juli

    About Juli

    The Facebook Community

    Contact

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Mail

    Copyright © 2022 Pure Kitchen Blog

    Terms & Disclaimers