Discussion and discoveries with Tammy Lacasse: interview for the 5@8 Screen-Free Challenge

Tammy is a photographer at heart! This art touches her, shakes her up and runs through her. Armed with a powerful desire to explore and create, she captures little moments every day, knowing just how to let the emotions and the magic of everyday life shine through so she can cherish them forever. Also known as Maman Ourse (in French), she is an endless source of inspiration. Her contagious joy will help you create simple but oh-so-magical little moments during your screen-free 5@8s.   How many children do you have, and how old are they? Two children, aged 5 and 7   How many screens do you have at home?  Two TVs, 2 iPads, 2 iPhones   On a “normal” weekday, how many hours are you with your children? 6 hours    How many hours a day do you spend on screens?  On average, an hour and a half on my phone.   A habit you've lost because of (or thanks to) technology? The habit of looking for answers to my questions in books.   What's the one app you can't do without on your cell phone? Instagram   Which app should you delete? Facebook    Is it hard to manage your own screen time?  There was a time, but not anymore. I even forget my phone most of the time and can never find it.   Do you have a screen rule at home? The kids can watch TV in the morning before leaving for school, but only when their whole routine is done. They get one video game day a week. They can play when they get home from school until dinner.   Are you more airplane mode or FOMO (fear of missing out)? Airplane mode  

Rapid-fire round:

  Your favourite board game?  Guess Who   Your favourite children's book?  Ma petite maison   Your favourite app for little ones?  Teach Your Monster    Your favourite family outing? Taking a walk around the neighbourhood   The toy that can captivate your kids for hours? Dress-up costumes   As part of the “5@8 Screen-Free Challenge,” Tammy suggests talking while making discoveries with the NATURE JOURNAL activity. Download for free starting November 5 the printable that will let you explore nature at the park, in the forest or simply in your own yard. Don't hesitate to share photos of your 5@8s on social media using #Défi5a8sansécrans