Have we become too dependent on our technology? If an electromagnetic pulse were to somehow envelop the earth and suddenly knock out all technology, could we survive without it? Let's take, for example, just the aspects of the smartphones we use that require “screen time.” The use of these types of technology has become so pervasive that it affects almost every aspect of our lives and the lives of our children. To maintain our ability to act independently of these types of technology, it may be in our best interest to begin limiting, at least to some extent, our use and reliance on them. There are a few reasons to suggest limiting cell phone use, one of which is peace of mind, not always checking the latest email, post, tweet or