Parenting Unplugged
A Humorous Guide to Balancing Screen Time Without Losing Your Mind
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Avery Wells
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Overwhelmed by Screen Time Battles? Discover a Better Way!
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to manage your child's tech use in this hyper-connected world? Finding it challenging to foster offline play that competes with the allure of digital screens? Wondering if a family digital detox is mission impossible?
Today's parents are navigating a new frontier in child-rearing: raising "digital natives" in a world where "screen time" is ever-present. It's a journey strewn with questions, doubts, and persistent pings. But fear not. Parenting Unplugged turns these challenges into opportunities for humor, wisdom, and a screen savvy family life.
This book is more than just a guide—it's an adventure filled with giggles and gadget-free aha moments. Here’s a peek into the wonderfully irreverent yet practical wisdom you’ll uncover:
- 7 playful screen-time strategies that keep everyone (mostly) happy.
- 5 signs your child’s becoming a screen zombie—and simple ways to help.
- Creative offline activities to tempt your tween away from TikTok.
- Easy ways to choose age-appropriate content without constant monitoring.
- Tips for raising respectful “digital citizens” in a language kids understand.
- The family-friendly digital detox—a bonding experience with no tears.
- Realistic approaches for balancing tech use without losing your sanity.
Parenting Unplugged is your laugh-out-loud guide to raising screen savvy kids who enjoy tech and real-world fun. Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now to start your journey toward a balanced, screen-smart family life!
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- Jacque Phillips
- 12-31-24
Screens, Sanity, and Laughs
As a parent battling the endless screen time war, this book was a breath of fresh air. The advice felt relatable, like chatting with a friend who "gets it". It gave me realistic strategies without the guilt trip and even had me laughing along the way. I actually tried one tip about managing screen time during dinner, and guess what? It worked without tears (mine or theirs)! Definitely worth a read if you want practical help and a good chuckle.
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- Judeth Beverly
- 01-03-25
Laughs and Real-Life Wins
I picked this up hoping for some tips to help with my kids’ screen habits, and I wasn’t disappointed! It’s funny, relatable, and filled with ideas that actually work for a busy parent like me. I love how it doesn’t make you feel guilty about screen time but instead helps you find a balance. The humor kept me turning the pages, and I’ve already tried a couple of strategies with my own family. Highly recommend for parents looking for sanity!
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- Ellie
- 01-01-25
Relatable and Practical with a Fun Twist
This audiobook takes the stress out of managing screen time and turns it into something you can actually laugh about. The strategies are easy to follow, and I loved how it offered ideas for offline activities that are actually fun for kids (and not just wishful thinking). The section on raising respectful "digital citizens" was especially helpful—it gave me simple ways to talk about online behavior without sounding preachy. If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing the screen-time battle, this is a great resource to help you regain balance without losing your mind.
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- Robert Jessica
- 01-01-25
Finally A Screen Time Guide That Speaks To Me
This book hit home and since managing screen time with my kids felt like a losing battle until I read this, it just felt like i had found a clutch. The humor kept me laughing, which I really needed. It’s like the author gets how chaotic parenting can be. I’ve already noticed small wins with my kids, and that feels huge.
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- Ella Whitney
- 01-02-25
A Refreshingly Fun Take on Tech Balance
Managing my kids’ screen time felt impossible until I found this book. It doesn’t just lecture it’s packed with humor, practical tips, and relatable advice that actually works. The playful strategies kept my kids engaged (and off TikTok for a while), and the family detox ideas brought us closer. I finally feel like I have tools to navigate tech without constant guilt or battles. If you’re a parent trying to balance it all, this is a great help!
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- BookReaderWriter
- 12-31-24
A Fun Take on a Modern Parenting Dilemma
This book blends humor and practicality in a way that makes tackling screen time feel less overwhelming. I appreciated how relatable the anecdotes were—at times, I felt like the author had been eavesdropping on my own family’s struggles! The tips are straightforward, with just enough flexibility to adapt to different parenting styles. That said, some advice leaned a bit too general, and I would’ve liked more concrete examples for older kids. Overall, it’s a lighthearted and engaging read that doesn’t make you feel judged.
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- Heather Jade
- 01-03-25
Parenting in the Digital Age
As a mom, I know the real struggle of trying to redirect my kids to other activities. It often feels like a nonstop cycle of arguing and negotiating just to get them to step away from screens and go outside or do another activity. This audiobook offered refreshing and helpful suggestions that I could actually put into practice. The humorous tone made it an enjoyable listen, reminding me I’m not alone in this parenting challenge!
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- D.Lynch
- 01-03-25
Laughed and learned in equal measure!
As a parent constantly battling the screen time struggle, this book was a refreshing take. The humor made the serious topic approachable, and the advice was practical and relatable. I appreciated the realistic strategies that didn’t feel like unattainable ideals. It’s comforting to know other parents face the same challenges and that there’s a way to address them without losing our sanity.
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- Brian S. Mahoney
- 12-31-24
Solutions for the Challenges Parents Face!
What I Like About This Book Is How Relatable It Feels. This book does a fantastic job of capturing the challenges parents face in balancing screen time. This book has humor—it made me laugh while giving me solid tips to try at home. The screen-time strategies are creative and easy to follow, and the offline activity ideas have already been a hit with my kids. It’s refreshing to find advice that feels achievable and keeps parenting fun.
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- Virin
- 01-02-25
Warm and engaging
This is a truly enlightening audiobook for modern parents. It offers heartfelt and humorous insights into raising children in a connected and mindful way, with a refreshing focus on creating meaningful bonds without over-relying on technology. The narration is warm and engaging, making this a must-listen for parents looking to redesign their parenting journey.
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