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The Wild Not Wired Playbook
The whole path, in one guide. From "we should probably do something" to a play-first childhood you're proud of and a first phone you're actually ready for.
Instant eBook download: 52 pages, yours right after checkout. Covered by our money-back guarantee.
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What's inside
Everything after the first 20 minutes.
The Starter Kit gets you started. The Playbook walks you all the way through, in the same warm, no-guilt voice.
Choose your family's phone age
Work out the right age for your kid, with the research in plain language, and turn it into a family rule you can explain in one sentence.
Scripts for every pushback
"Everyone has one." "I'm the only one." The sleepover, the group chat, the birthday party, and the grandparent with an old phone in a drawer. Word-for-word answers that stay kind and hold the line.
Find your families
How to go from one parent to a real group in your kid's class: the first text, the coffee, and keeping everyone together through the middle-school years.
The bridge years
Watches, basic phones and a shared family phone: how to keep your kid reachable and growing in independence, without the whole internet in their pocket.
Replace screens with play
The heart of it. Free play, boredom, outdoor time, hobbies and small independence steps like walking to a friend's house or running an errand. Ideas by age, for real life.
Tablets, laptops and school devices
Rules and settings for the screens that are already in the house, including the school laptop, gaming consoles and the family TV.
The first-phone plan
When the day comes: a family phone agreement, starting settings, when social media fits (and when it doesn't), and a calm plan for the first 90 days.
Already handed one over?
It's not too late. How to reset gently if your kid already has a smartphone, without turning it into a war.
A 52-page eBook to read on screen or print, with printables at the back: a family phone plan, a family tech agreement, a first-phone addendum, an independence ladder tracker, a Yes List and emergency wallet cards. Plus a 30-day kickoff plan.
Who it's for
For the parent who wants a plan, not a panic.
- You've decided to wait on the smartphone, and you want to do it well.
- You want other families on your side, not just good intentions.
- You'd love more ideas for what to say yes to, not just what to say no to.
- You want to be ready when the first phone does arrive.
Questions
Good questions, straight answers.
What does "founders price" mean?
It's a thank-you to our first readers. The Playbook is $27 right now. We expect the regular price to land somewhere between $37 and $47 later on.
When do I get it?
Right away. It's an instant eBook download: check out, and you'll get a link to download it. It's a printable eBook that works on any phone, tablet or computer. Read it on screen, or print the pages you want on the fridge.
How is this different from the free Starter Kit?
The Starter Kit is your first 20 minutes: a family rule, three scripts and a 7-day plan. The Playbook is the whole path, from finding other families to the first 90 days with a phone, plus a big section on building a play-first childhood.
What ages is it for?
It's written for parents of kids in elementary and middle school. If your kid is younger, you're early, and early is the easiest time to start.
My kid already has a phone. Is it too late?
No. There's a whole chapter on resetting gently if a smartphone is already in the picture.
Is this anti-technology?
Not at all. We're pro-childhood. The goal is a kid who gets play, sleep and real friends first, and a smartphone later, on purpose, with a plan.
What if it's not for me?
15-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn't help your family, email hello@wildnotwired.com within 15 days for a full refund.
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