Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids

**Rediscover Connection: A Two-Week Digital Detox for a Happier, Healthier Family** Is your family life dominated by screens? Are you witnessing the negative impacts of excessive screen time on your children's moods, creativity, and overall well-being? In *Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids*, author and mother of six Molly DeFrank offers a practical and inspiring guide to reclaim your family from the grip of digital devices and foster deeper connections. DeFrank's journey began out of necessity. Frustrated with constant screen-time battles and the resulting negative behaviors, she decided to implement a radical change: a digital detox. The results were transformative. Within just two weeks, her children rediscovered their creativity, engaged in more meaningful activities, and experienced a dramatic improvement in their moods and attitudes. This book isn't just about eliminating screens; it's about creating a holistic approach to technology use that prioritizes family connection, personal growth, and real-world experiences. DeFrank provides a step-by-step plan to help you navigate the initial challenges of a digital detox and establish sustainable tech boundaries for your family. *Digital Detox* addresses the modern parent's anxieties about technology, offering reassurance and actionable strategies to overcome the fear of removing the "electronic babysitter." It explores how to identify and cultivate your child's unique talents and interests outside of screens, fostering independence, resilience, and a love for learning. Inside, you'll discover: * **A practical two-week detox plan:** A clear, easy-to-follow roadmap to guide your family through the initial detox phase, complete with tips and strategies to manage resistance and keep your children engaged. * **Guidance for setting healthy boundaries:** Learn how to determine the appropriate amount of screen time for your children based on their age, maturity level, and individual needs. * **Creative alternatives to screen time:** Discover a wealth of engaging activities and ideas to keep your children entertained and stimulated without relying on digital devices, from outdoor adventures to creative projects and family games. * **Strategies for sustaining lasting change:** Develop a long-term technology plan that aligns with your family's values and promotes a healthy relationship with technology. * **Biblical principles for tech stewardship:** Infuse your family's approach to technology with faith-based principles, ensuring that it aligns with your values and contributes to spiritual growth. *Digital Detox* is more than just a parenting guide; it's a call to action. Wendy Speake, author of *The 40-Day Social Media Fast*, hails it as a "game-changer," while Francis and Lisa Chan, New York Times bestselling authors, commend its "hope and practical direction for parents." If you're ready to reclaim your family from the digital world and cultivate a more connected, joyful, and fulfilling life, this book is your essential guide. Discover how to transform screen-obsessed children into happy, grateful, and engaged individuals. Published by Bethany House Publishers, this paperback edition of *Digital Detox* provides a wealth of practical advice and inspiring stories to help you navigate the challenges of parenting in the digital age. Take control of your family's technology use and create a brighter, more connected future.