{"product_id":"homegrown-family-fun-unplugged-9780990976424","title":"Homegrown Family Fun: Unplugged","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomegrown Family Fun: Unplugged\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was written out of a concern for the well-being and success of today's youngsters. As a retired teacher and reading specialist, and as a mother and grandmother I've seen the play lives of children change dramatically. While technology itself is not the problem, the over-reliance on screentime as entertainment is concerning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost children, if given a choice, will stay indoors and play computer games almost exclusively. They don't go outside and build forts or play active games of tag. They aren't aware of the plants and animals in their neighborhoods. They don't try to dig a hole to China or just daydream as they watch clouds float by in the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe loss of unstructured play time is affecting the social, emotional and psychological health of our children. We need to help our kids unplug and engage in play powered by their own ideas. They need to pretend, create and engage in active play of their own making.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToday many children have lost the desire to engage in creative play. They prefer alone time rather than family time. They show little enthusiasm for reading books or playing games with their parents. They count the minutes until they can get back to their computer games. This book offers hundreds of ideas for nudging children toward healthy, interactive, creative play, both indoors and out. And it helps parents make positive choices in the ways they spend family time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jan Pierce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Homegrown Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780990976424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePierce, Jan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a retired teacher and writer whose work has appeared in many Christian and secular publications including Young Child, Momsense, The Mother's Heart and Woman's World. She specializes in education, parenting and family life articles. Jan lives in the Pacific Northwest and is the mother of two grown children. She is grandma to four grandsons. She enjoys many hobbies in addition to writing including reading, playing tennis and gardening. You can find Jan at www.janpierce.net and www.onehandfulofrice.org\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homegrown Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40526981529715,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_6b4e8d3d-27e9-4f91-84a7-05dae0a3860b.jpg?v=1666273440","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/homegrown-family-fun-unplugged-9780990976424","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}