Unplugged: Ella Gets Her Family Back
Being tethered to our screens 24/7 is of huge societal concern to children, families and teachers. It seems insolvable but it isn't! In an inspired and inspiring example of 'taking on challenges,' Laura Pedersen's UNPLUGGED shows how a child comes up with a solution that gives her and her family what our studies show they want most time to be together and have fun. --Ellen Galinsky, President, Families and Work Institute, and author of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills That Every Child NeedsLaura Pedersen's UNPLUGGED is a delightful book about the importance of face-to-face family time. Parents today need to model a balanced approach to technology use, but our children, like Ella in this timely story, know how essential it is to have a chance to talk, play games, and eat together. --Anne K. Fishel, Ph.D., co-author of 'The Digital Family,' Psychologytoday.com, and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical SchoolBusy families may forget the value of just spending time together--a chance to talk, connect, play games, and enjoy one other. Laura Pedersen's UNPLUGGED shows how easily a family can be derailed from that special time together and suggests a solution that is a good fit for everyone. --Eileen Doyle, Vice President of Program, Girl Scouts of the USAGold: Children's Picture Books, Family Life --Mom's Choice AwardSkipping Stones 2013 Honor Award --Skipping Stones MagazineSkipping Stones 2013 Honor Award --Skipping Stones Magazine