Katherine Johnson Martinko
Katherine Johnson Martinko is a Canadian writer and the author of the 2023 book 'Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.' She focuses on themes of digital minimalism, parenting, and technology, sharing insights through her e-mail newsletter, The Analog Family. In a recent article, she discussed the growing trend of social flakiness and its impact on friendships, highlighting how the pandemic has altered social dynamics and the importance of honoring invitations as a way to maintain connections.
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Katherine Johnson Martinko is a Canadian writer and the author of the 2023 book Childhood Unplugged.
I waited until my kid was 16 to give him a smartphone. Here’s the case for that approach
Canada· 2025-12-15
Katherine Johnson Martinko is a Canadian writer and the author of the 2023 book Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.
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Katherine Johnson Martinko is a Canadian writer and the author of the 2023 book Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.
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Katherine Johnson Martinko is a Canadian writer and the author of the 2023 book Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.
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Katherine Johnson Martinko is a Canadian writer and the author of the 2023 book Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.
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Katherine Johnson Martinko is a Canadian writer and the author of the 2023 book Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.
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