We’re used to living half our lives on our devices now, but we can’t help but wonder about the impact this screen time has on our family. We might like to imagine we’ll be baking cupcakes and going for walks in the park, but when these activities are competing with the lure of Fortnite battles and evenings chatting with schoolfriends online, how do we keep the family connected?
“It’s all about getting your priorities straight,” says psychologist Dr Sarita Robinson from the University of Central Lancashire. “There’s no point building up a perfect image of what you ‘should’ be doing. We have to keep things fluid and remember the importance of having fun and being in the moment with our loved ones.”
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You don’t need to leave home to experience all the fun of Christmas. Photograph: AleksandarGeorgiev/Getty Images
Stuck at home this Christmas? Who isn’t? Don’t worry, because this year all the best travel experiences can be beamed straight into your home. Whether you’re pining for the slopes, want to give the kids a sprinkle of Christmas magic from Lapland, or you’re desperate for a spa break, virtual activities help keep us connected to the activities we love – with the ones we love.
Browse classic Christmas markets
Many of Europe’s Christmas markets are going digital in 2020. And SoLo Craft Fair’s weekly virtual night markets, where artisanal products are tantalisingly displayed as Instagram Stories every Monday evening at 7pm, is a great way to enjoy the Christmas market experience without setting a foot outside. So make some hot mulled wine, wear your mittens and woolly hats, put on a Christmas Spotify playl