Katherine is a
writer & speaker.
She is the author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance (2023) and the creator of a fast-growing Substack newsletter called The Analog Family. She is a contributor to the Globe and Mail, Canada’s premier newspaper.
A speaker on behalf of The Anxious Generation, Katherine gives presentations that empower people to limit screen time using a “digital minimalist” philosophy. Her approach is not anti-tech, but full of practical strategies for putting digital media in its rightful place.
A mother of 3, she offers smart guidance on when to give kids smartphones, how to deal with social pressures, how to give kids more independence, and why we all have a responsibility to solve this collective action problem.

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Katherine inspires people to cut back on screen time in manageable ways. Her nonjudgmental, practical approach encourages families to evaluate the role of digital media in their lives and strive for a healthier balance. Katherine gives in-person and remote talks to groups of all sizes worldwide.
She is represented by Jade Garnett at the Harry Walker Agency. Past clients include McMaster University, Rockford University, Greater Edmonton Teachers’ Convention, Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Grand Rapids Christian Schools, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Family Services (Poughkeepsie, NY), Oak Harbour District Schools (WA), Waldorf schools.

Editing & Writing
Katherine is an author, editor, and writer who has written over 4,000 news articles in the past decade. Her writing appears biweekly in her Substack newsletter, The Analog Family, and the Globe and Mail newspaper.

Public Speaking
Katherine makes frequent presentations to community groups, schools, and academic audiences. She is available for bookings worldwide, both in-person and remote.

Media Appearances
Katherine is a regular guest and commentator on TV, radio, and podcast shows on the topic of kids and screens.
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