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Unplug: On Summer Hiatus For Digital Detox (Again)

August 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

August 17, 2012 Long time readers know I'm a huge fan of 'digital detox' to give writing a break, focus fully on family at the end of summer, and regroup for the back to school scene... I've … [Read more...]

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Lessons From Youth On Screen Free Week: Perception Vs. Reality

April 20, 2011 by 2 Comments

Apr. 20, 2011 Screen Free Week April 18-24 If I’m "Captain of this Ship," then there’s been a mutiny and I’m walking the plank. Some of the youth crew have called me out and dressed me down for what … [Read more...]

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Spring Break Sanctuary: Ideas To Celebrate Screen Free Week

March 23, 2011 by 12 Comments

May 6, 2015 This year, "Screen Free Week" has been hardest on me for work related immediacy, as Twitter and 'livestreaming' events have made me feel like Gumby with people pinging and pushing their … [Read more...]

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Digital Detox: Checkin Out For A Shaping Youth Founder’s Retreat

March 4, 2011 by 3 Comments

Mar. 6, 2014 This year the sundown to sundown National Day of Unplugging is Friday March 7, 2014 through Sat. Mar. 8. Join me? For more digital detox beyond media management and awareness raising, … [Read more...]

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