Book
Childhood unplugged : practical advice to get kids off screens and find balance / Katherine Johnson Martinko.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780865719828 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xii, 163 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Gabriola, BC : New Society Publishers, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Children > Family relationships. Parenting. Technology and children. Digital media > Social aspects. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 306.874 Mar | 31681010336485 | NONFICPBK | Checked out | 11/21/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
"Screens are everywhere. Kids spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices daily with profoundly negative consequences. Childhood Unplugged takes a bold approach to regulating children's use of digital media, suggesting more time spent offline will benefit their resilience, independence, and family relationships"-- - Perseus Publishing
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
- Perseus Publishing
Screens are everywhere. Kids spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day, not counting school. Childhood Unplugged offers a wealth of constructive ideas for creating healthy boundaries for technology within the home, which can in turn improve children's resilience, independence, and family relationships.
