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Childhood Unplugged

Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance

Ditch the devices and bring back the magic of being a kid Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While … 178 View

Stolen Motherhood

Surrogacy and Made-to-Order Children

Neither marginal nor secret, contracting surrogate mothers is growing rapidly and is regarded as socially progressive. Yet the “process” is vitiated from the get go, i.e., … 194 View

Walking Away from Hate

Our Journey through Extremism

As a troubled teen, Lauren Manning sought refuge online in the angry world of black metal music. When she met a recruiter who offered her the acceptance she craved, the doctrine of white … ; 240 View
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Introduction

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Introduction

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In the introduction to her book, Katherine Johnson Martinko describes her technology-free upbringing in Muskoka, Ontario. Martinko explains why she has chosen to provide her children with a … 13 $1.30 Add
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Introduction

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The introduction looks at legality in Quebec and Canada and establishes some vocabulary definitions. 24 $2.40 Add
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A Model Family

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Surrogacy’s Emergence, Development, and International Expansion

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The author begins by examining the social, cultural, and economic factors that underpin surrogacy, claiming that it is essential to examine it in today’s context while identifying the … 32 $3.20 Add
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The Kids Are Not All Right

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In this chapter, Martinko examines how the prevalence of digital media in the home has altered the structure of childhood. She explores how screen use can cause poor sleep quality, create a … 16 $1.60 Add
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Amplify, Don’t Amputate

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In this chapter, Martinko discusses the concept of "amputate versus amplify", examining what the use of technology does to enhance and diminish a person’s quality of life. … 14 $1.40 Add
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He’s Gone

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Women’s Issues

From: Stolen Motherhood

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This chapter looks at the evolution of the concept/experience of motherhood, and the author asserts that society is increasingly viewing pregnancy and childbirth from a utilitarian perspective, … 33 $3.30 Add
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Introduction to Part II: How to Take Control of Screens

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In the introduction to Part 2 of this book, Martinko describes her approach to screens and breaks down the contents of the following chapters. 4 $0.40 Add
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Looking for Love

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The Child at the Heart of Surrogacy

From: Stolen Motherhood

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This chapter focuses on the children at the "heart" of surrogacy, highlighting these children’s wellbeing, future, and all other considerations, which the author argues are … 23 $2.30 Add
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Begin as You Mean to Go On (Babies & Toddlers)

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In this chapter, Martinko explains her approach to screen time with toddlers and babies. Martinko discusses baby wrapping, daily routines, being present, outdoor time, home maintenance, toy … 10 $1.00 Add