Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance
Language: English
Published by New Society Publishers, 2023
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Reclaim childhood from digital devices?and rediscover the wonder of real life Screens dominate modern childhood. The average child spends 7.5 hours a day on digital devices, leaving parents worried about anxiety, disconnection, and lost creativity. Childhood Unplugged offers a proven path to reclaiming childhood?without guilt, shame, or unrealistic rules. Written by journalist and parenting expert Katherine Martinko, this inspiring guide helps families replace screentime with meaningful, hands-on experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and connection. What You'll Learn How to reduce digital dependency and set healthy screen boundaries at every age.The hidden links between screen use, childhood anxiety, and attention challenges.Practical strategies for nurturing independent, resilient kids in a tech-saturated world.Real-world stories from families who've successfully reclaimed childhood?no tech meltdowns required.Ways to make outdoor play, creativity, and boredom your family's greatest teachers. With a warm, evidence-based approach, Martinko blends neuroscience, family psychology, and digital minimalism to show parents how to raise happier, calmer, more grounded kids. Praise for Childhood Unplugged ".solid ideas for reducing digital dependency." ? Publishers Weekly ".a helpful guide for parents who hope to curb their family's electronic habits." ? Foreword Reviews "Real-world tools for parents to declutter their minds and set up safeguards to put themselves in control of digital technology. A digital minimalist's must-have guide." ? Joshua Becker, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Things That Matter "Katherine Martinko has written a treatise no parent should miss. How do we protect and enhance the humanity of our children in an age where they've been so recklessly bombarded with unfettered technology?" ? Loreena McKennitt, Founder, Stolen Child Project A Gentle Invitation If you've felt uneasy about how digital devices shape your child's world?but aren't sure where to start?this book offers clarity, compassion, and a roadmap toward balance. It's time to unplug and rediscover the magic of being a kid.…
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- Title
- Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance
- Author
- Katherine Martinko
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0865719829
- ISBN 13
- 9780865719828
- Co-op Available
- Galleys Available
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Parents Magazine, Chatelaine, Today's Parent, Your Teen, Treehugger, Library Journal - Online/social media campaign:
- Facebook Live event and giveaway with author
- Outreach to parenting influencers, blogs, newsletters, and organizations and the American Federation of Teachers and the American Family Therapy Academy
- Screen-Free Week campaign promotion
- Promotion on New Society Publishers social media platforms
- Bookseller/library promotions: Baker & Taylor Fast Facts, Edelweiss Library E-newsletter Ad, Ingram iPage Ad, Galley Box
- Promotion via author's articles on Treehugger: www.treehugger.com/katherine-martinko-484535
- Promotion to homeschoolers and Montessori schools
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About the Author
Katherine Martinko is a writer with a decade of experience in digital news publishing. She was a senior editor at Treehugger, a major green lifestyle site, and wrote extensively about free-range parenting and low-impact living. Katherine previously wrote for Discovery Network. She lives in Port Elgin, Ontario.
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