We know that giving children access to social media and devices is not in their best interests. Our children deserve—and need—a play-based childhood. Join the village today and “Unplug Childhood” with us!​ 

In this episode:


"It was the damn phones" by Kori Jane | Instagram


The “Unplug Childhood” movement


The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt
Make some noise and get on board!
Why this matters
No social media before age 13
Give kids a play-based childhood
Make the pledge today

Related links:
Our Phones Are Wrecking Us
Kids Need Smart Parents Not Smart Phones

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We know that giving children access to social media and devices is not in their best interests. Our children deserve—and need—a play-based childhood. Join the village today and “Unplug Childhood” with us!​ 
In this episode:
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<li>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4JxDLYt21W/?igsh=MTVnZzVzZXEzaDEy">"It was the damn phones" by Kori Jane | Instagram</a>
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The <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/unplugchildhood-org"></a><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/unplugchildhood-org">“Unplug Childhood”</a> movement
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<li>
<a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/g10OQ2">The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt</a>
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<li>Make some noise and get on board!</li>
<li>Why this matters</li>
<li>No social media before age 13</li>
<li>Give kids a play-based childhood</li>
<li>Make <a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/unplugchildhood-org">the pledge </a>today</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/our-phones-are-wrecking-us">Our Phones Are Wrecking Us</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/kids-need-smart-parents-not-smart-phones">Kids Need Smart Parents Not Smart Phones</a></li>
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