Childhood Unplugged

<p><strong>Reclaim childhood from digital devices-and rediscover the wonder of real life</strong></p>
<p>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. <em>Childhood Unplugged</em> offers a proven path to reclaiming childhood—without guilt shame or unrealistic rules.
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<p>Written by journalist and parenting expert <strong>Katherine Martinko</strong> this inspiring guide helps families replace screentime with meaningful hands-on experiences that build confidence curiosity and connection.
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<p><strong>What You'll Learn</strong></p>
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 <li>How to reduce digital dependency and set healthy screen boundaries at every age.</li>
 	<li>The hidden links between screen use childhood anxiety and attention challenges.</li>
 	<li>Practical strategies for nurturing independent resilient kids in a tech-saturated world.</li>
 	<li>Real-world stories from families who've successfully reclaimed childhood—no tech meltdowns required.</li>
 	<li>Ways to make outdoor play creativity and boredom your family's greatest teachers.</li>
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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.
<p><strong>Praise for Childhood Unplugged</strong></p>
<p>"...solid ideas for reducing digital dependency." — <em>Publishers Weekly</em>
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<p>"...a helpful guide for parents who hope to curb their family's electronic habits." — <em>Foreword Reviews</em>
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<p>"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." — <em>Joshua Becker #1 Wall Street Journal</em> bestselling author of <em>Things That Matter</em>
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<p>"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?" — <em>Loreena McKennitt</em> Founder Stolen Child Project
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<p><strong>A Gentle Invitation</strong></p>
<p>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. </p>