March 1 is Global Day of Unplugging, a 24-hour period in which we're all encouraged to ditch our screens and savour some real-life moments. So check out this interview — then go outside
Today — March 1 — is Global Day of Unplugging, a 24-hour period in which we're all encouraged to ditch our screens and enjoy real life.Katherine Martinko has some helpful tips on how to put down your phone and leave it alone. A journalist, writer and mother of three, she is the author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.
"Parents need to model good behaviour," said Martinko, a recent guest on Village Media's Inside the Village podcast. "We can lament the amount of time our kids are on their devices, but if we are on our phones five, six hours a day, you don't really have a leg to stand on with that argument. I think it's important for parents to put in the time to develop offline hobbies and interests, and also to help enrich their children's offline lives.
Every episode is available HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.
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