Hung Up; Why You Should Put the Phone Down

<p>We all do it. We toggle from text to email to Facebook and back to text all while working helping a child with homework or God forbid driving. We can order clothes pay bills transfer funds buy groceries and pay a parking ticket in the time it takes to cook a bag of microwaved popcorn. These errands would have taken the better part of a day's time not ten years ago. Where has it gotten us? Do we feel more accomplished? More productive? At peace with a mile-long to-do list we are able to check check check as we click click click? Research says No and we should be alarmed. <em>Hung Up; Why You Should Put the Phone Down </em>(and other life advice) takes a fresh look at how smartphone addiction is affecting our children and us with candid and personal narrative intended to inspire change. The book is short (most can read in an hour) and includes a step-by-step guide for how we can better manage our phone habits. If you ever felt like you were being pecked to death by the ping of your phone this book is for you.</p>