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How to Unplug Your Child NEW EDITION
101 Ways to Help Kids Turn Off Their Gadgets and Enjoy Real Life
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This sanity-saving collection of ideas and practical advice will help your child swap their screens for the sunshine and embrace a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Packed with a variety of fun, screen-free activities for both indoors and out, at home and on the go, this...
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See morePacked with a variety of fun, screen-free activities for both indoors and out, at home and on the go, this book is your go-to-guide for entertaining children offline in the digital age. Split into bite-sized chapters, it will provide you with a host of imaginative suggestions to try after school, at the weekend and especially during the holidays.
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Description
This sanity-saving collection of ideas and practical advice will help your child swap their screens for the sunshine and embrace a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Packed with a variety of fun, screen-free activities for both indoors and out, at home and on the go, this book is your go-to-guide for entertaining children offline in the digital age. Split into bite-size chapters, How to Unplug Your Child will provide you with a host of imaginative suggestions to try after school, at the weekend, and especially during those long holidays.
Whether it's getting creative with food and cooking, exploring nature and science, or trying arts and crafts, any one of these simple activities will encourage your child to enjoy the numerous benefits of reduced screen exposure, from improved sleep quality and posture to deeper relationships and enhanced mental well-being.
With a positive and informative tone, this book will provide you with all the know-how you need to help your family unwind, recharge, and reconnect with the world around them.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837994816
Publisher: Summersdale Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vie
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 104.0mm
Height: 146.0mm
Weight: 149g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Liat Hughes Joshi is a North London-based parenting author, journalist and coach.
She has contributed to many national and international publications including The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and The Guardian and a range of magazines and websites. She makes regular appearances on TV and radio providing comment on parenting and family life and is an ICF qualified Executive Coach specialising in parenting. She's written six books on parenting which have been published in 14 different countries.Also by Liat Hughes Joshi
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