UNPLUGGED: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Break Free from Mobile Addiction

Unplugged: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Break Free from Mobile Addiction This book was born out of personal struggle, quiet observation, and the deep desire to see my child—and every child—fully alive in the world around them. Like many parents, I watched my child slowly drift into a world of screens. What started as innocent fun turned into long hours, short tempers, and growing distance. I saw the sparkle of wonder dim behind a glow. I felt the ache of disconnection inside our own home. And I knew something had to change—not with punishment or panic, but with presence, patience, and purpose. Unplugged is not about villainizing technology. It’s about helping our children rediscover the richness of being human: in messy play, in eye contact, in boredom that turns into creativity, in quiet moments that restore the soul. It’s about helping them choose balance over burnout, connection over clicks, joy over noise. This book is also for you—the parent, grandparent, teacher, or guardian—who’s doing the brave work of guiding a child through a distracted world. You won’t find judgment here. You’ll find support, ideas, empathy, and practical tools you can start using today. Thank you for holding this book in your hands. I hope that it helps you and your child come home to each other—one unplugged day at a time.