The new year has begun, and that means new opportunities, new adventures and - let's face it - new questions. At Rebel Cactus GPS kids smartwatch, we wish you and your family a wonderful 2025. But we also want to challenge you: this year, what if we stopped the eternal debate about screen time versus outdoor play?
Technology and outdoor play are often portrayed as opposites. But why should you have to choose? Technology is here to stay, and safe outdoor play is more important than ever. It's time to let go of the old discussion and look at what is possible: a combination that fits today's world.
Playing outdoors anno 2025: More than a ball or jump rope
Playing outdoors has long since ceased to be just a matter of a ball, a stick or a bunch of kids in the street. In 2025, technology will simply be a part of it. And that's not a bad thing at all. With the right tools, outdoor play can become not only more fun, but also safer.
A children's smartwatch with a GPS tracker and access to a closed app store can inspire children to have new adventures and explore the world more confidently. Imagine a GPS scavenger hunt through the neighborhood, biking independently to grandparents with their smartwatch on, or carefree play because you know exactly where they are. Safe outdoor play doesn't have to be old-fashioned - in fact, it can be smarter and more exciting.
Why technology doesn't have to be an enemy
Technology is often seen as a problem, but it can actually be a powerful tool - if you use it smartly. It's not about more screen time or less outdoors, but about balance. For example, technology can help to:
- Autonomously get out and about: Whether it's to a friend, grandparents or just the playground around the corner - with a GPS kids' smartwatch, your child feels free, while you always know where he or she is.
- Playful exercise: With challenges and rewards in the parent app, you can encourage exercise and make safe outdoor play even more fun.
- Expand boundaries: With handy tools in the closed app store, you can let your kids discover new places or plan their own adventures, while you can easily reach them.
3 tips for smart outdoor play in 2025
- Make time for everything: outdoor play AND a little screen time
Why choose when both are possible? Set a daily routine in which your kids can have both outdoor play and screen time. For example, schedule several hours of outdoor play in the morning and then reserve time for an app or game. This will give them space to express themselves physically, but also to unwind without it becoming a struggle. - Let outdoor play and screen time coexist
Outdoor play and screen time can coexist just fine. For example, after an active afternoon outside, children can relax with a favorite game or series. The key is to give space to both activities, so your kids can have fun AND relax, without sacrificing the quality of either. - Find your own balance
There is no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to screen time and outdoor play. The key is finding what works for your family. Whether you schedule screen time after play or only later in the day, whether you make it a few hours or a little shorter - the key is to give space for both without pressure. You decide what best suits your family and your children.
A new year, a new look
As a parent, you may feel the pressure: am I doing it right? How much screen time is too much? How do I make sure my child plays, learns and moves enough? The answer lies not in banning technology, but in how you interact with it.
At Rebel Cactus, we believe that you should see technology not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity. A kid's smartwatch with access to a closed app store and a built-in GPS tracker makes it possible to give kids the freedom they need without losing sight of safety. It's all about how to cleverly combine both worlds.
2025: The year of balance and movement
So in 2025, let's stop choosing. Instead, let's look at how we can help our children grow with fun and confidence - both outdoors and with technology. With a kid's smartwatch on their wrist and the right tools from the app store, outdoor play will be even more fun!
Cheers to a new year full of exercise, adventure and a little rebellion. Because life is never black and white - and neither does outdoor play have to be.
**Happy New Year!
