Description
Introducing *Childhood Unplugged*, your essential guide for nurturing a more balanced, engaged childhood! In a world saturated with screens, children are spending an alarming average of 7.5 hours a day on digital devices, leading to significant repercussions on their physical, emotional, and social health. This insightful book by Katherine Martinko offers a timely exploration into the detrimental effects of excessive screen time and advocates for establishing healthier boundaries.
With meticulous research and real-life examples drawn from her family's experience and conversations with experts, *Childhood Unplugged* encourages parents and caregivers to take constructive steps toward reducing screen exposure. Inside, you'll find:
- A deep dive into how excessive screen time impacts children's development, including their physical health, emotional resilience, and social interactions.
- Practical tips and actionable pathways that encourage outdoor play, fostering confidence, empathy, and creativity.
- Guidance tailored for every stage of childhood, from babies and toddlers to school-aged children and adolescents.
More than just a book, *Childhood Unplugged* is an inspiring resource that offers calming and compassionate insights for overwhelmed caregivers. It empowers you to reconsider the role of digital media in the lives of young people and to embrace the joy and wonder of childhood. Rediscover the simple pleasures of life beyond screens and cultivate an environment that promotes active, creative, and enriching play!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780865719828. Format: Unsewn / adhesive bound. Year: 2023. Publisher: New Society Publishers.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780865719828
Format: Unsewn / adhesive bound
Year: 2023
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Description:
Ditch the devices and bring back the magic of being a kid
Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may "amplify" real-life experience, the vast majority undermines it by limiting physical activity, creating anxiety, or damaging self-esteem. Childhood Unplugged takes a bold approach to creating healthy boundaries around the use of digital media.
Drawing on her own family's experience, plus interviews with digital minimalists, educators, and child development experts, Katherine Martinko presents:
Meticulously researched analysis of the impacts of excessive screen time on children's physical, neurological, emotional, and social development
Specific pathways to reduced screen exposure, naturally leading to more time spent outdoors, increased confidence and empathy, and more creative and active play
Inspiration for caregivers overwhelmed by the thought of severing ties with the digital babysitter
Age-appropriate advice for parents of babies and toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents.
Taking a calming, nonjudgmental approach, Childhood Unplugged is a lifeline for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who questions the role of digital media and yearns for the young people in their life to experience the profound beauty and magic of childhood.
AWARDS
FINALIST | 2023 Foreword INDIES Awards: Family & Relationships
With meticulous research and real-life examples drawn from her family's experience and conversations with experts, *Childhood Unplugged* encourages parents and caregivers to take constructive steps toward reducing screen exposure. Inside, you'll find:
- A deep dive into how excessive screen time impacts children's development, including their physical health, emotional resilience, and social interactions.
- Practical tips and actionable pathways that encourage outdoor play, fostering confidence, empathy, and creativity.
- Guidance tailored for every stage of childhood, from babies and toddlers to school-aged children and adolescents.
More than just a book, *Childhood Unplugged* is an inspiring resource that offers calming and compassionate insights for overwhelmed caregivers. It empowers you to reconsider the role of digital media in the lives of young people and to embrace the joy and wonder of childhood. Rediscover the simple pleasures of life beyond screens and cultivate an environment that promotes active, creative, and enriching play!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780865719828. Format: Unsewn / adhesive bound. Year: 2023. Publisher: New Society Publishers.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780865719828
Format: Unsewn / adhesive bound
Year: 2023
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Description:
Ditch the devices and bring back the magic of being a kid
Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may "amplify" real-life experience, the vast majority undermines it by limiting physical activity, creating anxiety, or damaging self-esteem. Childhood Unplugged takes a bold approach to creating healthy boundaries around the use of digital media.
Drawing on her own family's experience, plus interviews with digital minimalists, educators, and child development experts, Katherine Martinko presents:
Meticulously researched analysis of the impacts of excessive screen time on children's physical, neurological, emotional, and social development
Specific pathways to reduced screen exposure, naturally leading to more time spent outdoors, increased confidence and empathy, and more creative and active play
Inspiration for caregivers overwhelmed by the thought of severing ties with the digital babysitter
Age-appropriate advice for parents of babies and toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents.
Taking a calming, nonjudgmental approach, Childhood Unplugged is a lifeline for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who questions the role of digital media and yearns for the young people in their life to experience the profound beauty and magic of childhood.
AWARDS
FINALIST | 2023 Foreword INDIES Awards: Family & Relationships