The Analog Family

Home
Consulting
Archive
About
Give Them Books
Reading complements active play to fill a screen-free day.
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
10
The Engagement Tax
The cost of active play
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
9
Sibling Camaraderie
Some thoughts on how to promote a family environment where siblings get along
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
15
What Do Screen-Free Kids Do All Summer?
A glimpse into my kids' daily routine
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
13
Be a Lifeguard Parent
The 3-stage approach to intervention will boost child independence and parental relaxation.
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
The Benefits of Summer Camp
Traditional sleepaway camps offer respite from digital overload.
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
1
What Is the Purpose of Childhood?
These years are fleeting, yet formative. Don't squander them.
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
7
Study: Digital 'Pacifiers' Impede Emotional Regulation
Or, yet another reason why you shouldn't hand your kid a phone during a tantrum.
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko

June 2024

Phones Make Us Worse Parents
Ever heard of "technoference"?
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
5
Designing for Offline Play
Create an environment that sparks kids' interest.
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
6
Let Them Have Silence
Can we turn down the volume on childhood, please?
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
10
Why I'm Skeptical About Warning Labels on Social Media
We have a parenting problem, not an awareness problem.
 • 
Katherine Johnson Martinko
13
© 2024 Katherine Martinko
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture