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The average child spends 7.5 hours a day on digital devices, leaving parents worried about anxiety, disconnection, and lost creativity. \u003cem\u003eChildhood Unplugged\u003c\/em\u003e offers a proven path to reclaiming childhood--without guilt, shame, or unrealistic rules.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by journalist and parenting expert \u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Martinko\u003c\/strong\u003e, this inspiring guide helps families replace screentime with meaningful, hands-on experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to reduce digital dependency and set healthy screen boundaries at every age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eThe hidden links between screen use, childhood anxiety, and attention challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ePractical strategies for nurturing independent, resilient kids in a tech-saturated world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eReal-world stories from families who've successfully reclaimed childhood--no tech meltdowns required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eWays to make outdoor play, creativity, and boredom your family's greatest teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a warm, evidence-based approach, Martinko blends neuroscience, family psychology, and digital minimalism to show parents how to raise happier, calmer, more grounded kids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Childhood Unplugged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...solid ideas for reducing digital dependency.\" -- \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...a helpful guide for parents who hope to curb their family's electronic habits.\" -- \u003cem\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Real-world tools for parents to declutter their minds and set up safeguards to put themselves in control of digital technology. 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How do we protect and enhance the humanity of our children in an age where they've been so recklessly bombarded with unfettered technology?\" -- \u003cem\u003eLoreena McKennitt, \u003c\/em\u003e Founder, Stolen Child Project\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gentle Invitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003cbr\u003e It's time to unplug and rediscover the magic of being a kid. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-15680926\"\u003eKatherine Johnson Martinko\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.82h x 5.91w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865719828\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0865719829\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM034000\"\u003eParenting | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-COM\"\u003eComputers\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-COM079010\"\u003eHuman-Computer Interaction (HCI)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HEA\"\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HEA010000\"\u003eHealthy Living\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Martinko \u003c\/strong\u003eis an editor and writer with a decade of experience in digital news publishing. She was a senior editor at Treehugger, an internationally respected environmental lifestyle site. Katherine previously wrote for Discovery Network's Parentables website and maintained a popular parenting blog. Many of the thousands of articles she has written over the years explore the importance of raising \"offline\" kids, teaching them to become resilient and independent, and being wary of the profound effects of too much screen time on developing brains. Katherine is an honors graduate of the University of Toronto, where she studied English and history. She speaks four languages, is a classically trained violinist, an award-winning public speaker, and a community leader who spearheaded a major refugee resettlement effort in her own small town. Katherine lives with her husband and three children in Port Elgin, Ontario. 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