How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast - Molly DeFrank

Like most parents of children born after 2010, Molly DeFrank embraced the new digital technologies of smart phones and tablets for her kids. But she grew increasingly alarmed as she observed detrimental effects of “zombified kids,” emotional outbursts, loss of other interests, etc. And she discovered alarming research that the average child spends more than 7 hours per day on a screen for entertainment purposes! As a result, Molly realized she and other parents needed to take control of the technology impact upon her children and instituted a 2-week digital fast - no phones, no tablets, no computer games, no TV, etc. Within few days, Molly’s kids were transformed and found plenty of other creative activities to explore. Molly recommends a “U-N-D-O” strategy for families - “Unplug” from digital tech, “Notice” your kids (and their interests), “Develop” screen-free alternatives, and “Open” the books (eg… rediscover the joy of reading). Molly is not anti-tech; she simply wants to equip families to put technology in its proper place as a tool for our families.
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[@kristinmann2445]

Thank you so much for all of your input! This is exactly what my family needs.

[@heidiholom8086]

Every parent should do this

[@jeffreythomas-fo7xz]

I don't have kids myself, HOWEVER, I DO HAVE nieces and nephews. THANK YOU for sharing and CARING! I have shared this with THEIR parents!👍 GREAT PROGRAM
I tune in when I can as I am an OVER the Road 🚛 👍☺

[@ariadnehendricks9529]

Unplug…. Detox …. 2 weeks

[@plustark694]

Any ideas how to do this (or if it's feasible) in a divorced situation if the parents don't agree it's necessary? Or if that's addressed in the book? Thank you.

[@focusonthefamily]

Thank you for asking such a great question! We'd like to encourage you to call us at 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT) to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you.) They would be happy to discuss this with you. Blessings!