"Former social media influencer and trailblazer Erin Loechner has seen the perks and pitfalls of social media usage, and she knows how to hack the strategies of tech wizards and platform experts so you can borrow their billion-dollar playbook to engage your family in meaningful ways away from screens. The Opt-Out Family is packed with eye-opening research and startling insights, as well as practical encouragement and creative ideas to transform your family's relationship with today's ever-evolving technology. As a result, you will: experience more quality time with your children that doesn't revolve around screens; create healthy habits as a family that will set your children up for success in the future; discover what your kids actually need from you, and learn how to delight and engage them better than a device can. And, ultimately, establish true and lasting influence within your own four walls--and far beyond; The Opt-Out Family unlocks a world where genuine connections flourish and technology takes a backseat. It's time to reclaim your home and build a tech-free family culture that's stronger than your Wi-Fi signal." (Publisher description)
Introduction. It Started with a Rope Swing, 1
PART 1
1 The Algorithm: What the Numbers Say and Why It Matters, 11
2 Disrupt: Casting the Vision for a Better Tomorrow, 27
3 The Strategy: Developing a Foolproof Plan, 47
PART 2
N of 1: Discovering What Delights Our Kids Most, 63
5 iPerson: Supporting a Low-Tech, High-Impact Educational Experience, 77
6 Are You There, Siri? Reclaiming Wonder for a Worn Generation, 97
7 Game On: How to Challenge Our Kids and Encourage Healthy Risks, 111
8 AutoPlay: Building Momentum, Creativity, and Flow into Your Family Culture, 137
9 Alexa, Meet Baby: Reevaluating the Digital Path We're Paving, 159
10 Network Effect: Establishing Your Child's Inner Circle, 177
11 Digital Literacy: Learning a New Way Forward, 195
12 +Follow: Earning Influence and Authority in Your Home, 213
13 Code the System: Establishing Rhythms and Supporting Values in Your Home, 233
14 Trust and Safety: Preparing independent Kids for the World Ahead, 257
Closing Invitation: "Turn Your Head", 277
Appendix: The Opt-Out Family Pledge, 285