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Parenting Unplugged

A Humorous Guide to Balancing Screen Time Without Losing Your Mind

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Parenting Unplugged

By: Avery Wells
Narrated by: LB Neibaur
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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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Practical Advice • Humorous Approach • Engaging Narration • Relatable Anecdotes • Creative Strategies
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With kids glued to their devices, I was at my wit’s end trying to set boundaries without constant battles. This book gave me simple, realistic tips to reclaim family time without feeling like the “bad guy.” I loved the playful ideas for getting my tween off TikTok and how to handle tech use without losing my mind. It’s not preachy—just practical advice that works. If you’re a parent drowning in screen-time struggles, give this a read!

Sanity Saver

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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.

Screens, Sanity, and Laughs

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This audiobook read covers the challenges of managing screen time with humor and practical wisdom. It has creative strategies to engage kids in offline activities while promoting healthy tech habits. It's perfect for parents seeking to foster connection, encourage balance, and keep a sense of humor through the ups and downs of modern family life.






Making Parenting Fun in a Digital World

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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.

A Fun Take on a Modern Parenting Dilemma

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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!

Parenting in the Digital Age

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This witty and refreshingly honest guide offers a much-needed perspective on the modern parenting challenge of managing screen time. With humor and relatability, it tackles the tension between technology’s role in children's lives and the desire for balance. The book delivers practical tips, blending humor with advice that’s both accessible and actionable. It acknowledges the struggles parents face in a world dominated by devices, all while providing lighthearted commentary that makes the sometimes overwhelming topic feel more manageable. Overall, it's an engaging and fun read that resonates with anyone trying to navigate the digital age without sacrificing sanity.

Refreshingly honest

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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.

Relatable and Practical with a Fun Twist

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We’ve been using a timed screen allotment for my 6-year-old, but the tantrums afterward were getting out of hand. This book gave me fresh ideas on how to manage screen time without the meltdown. The playful strategies for transitioning to offline activities have been a huge help, and the tips for handling "screen zombies" really resonated. If you’re dealing with post-screen-time chaos, this book offers realistic solutions with a touch of humor to keep things light. Highly recommend!

Practical Help for Screen Time Struggles

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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!

Laughs and Real-Life Wins

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I grabbed this book because screen time battles in my house were getting out of control. It had me laughing while also giving me real, doable strategies that don’t feel impossible to stick with. I’ve already seen small wins with my kids, and I feel way less stressed about it. If you need a fresh approach to managing screens without constant arguments, this is worth a read. It’s nice to know I’m not the only parent struggling with this!

Practical and Actually Funny

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