Slow Down. Reconnect.

It's Easier than You Think.

The hectic pace of everyday life can keep families constantly on the go,

but removing some of the frenzy is easy-if you just take a moment

to slow down. Hit the pause button on all of life's daily distractions and

reconnect with your family in familiar and exciting ways. Parenting and

family expert Susan Sachs Lipman shows you the enormous benefits

of having a slower paced, more connected family. Packed with simple,

affordable, and delightful games, crafts, and activities, Fed Up with Frenzy

will help you spend more distraction-free time with your children. Slow

down and reconnect with your family by:

Creating your own outdoor theater

Experimenting with kitchen science

Playing nature games

Making placemats from fall leaves

And more!

"Fed Up with Frenzy is a blueprint for any family that feels

overwhelmed by the pace of contemporary life."

-Darell Hammond, Founder and CEO, KaBOOM!

"The heart of parenting is connection, but how do parents and

children connect when they are going a mile a minute in different

directions? Read this book, stop the frenzy, and reconnect."

-Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of Playful Parenting

"Fed up with Frenzy is a welcome corrective to a society that has

turned childhood into a race to nowhere. With charm, energy and

wit, Susan Lipman serves up a treasure trove of ideas to bring joy

and sanity back to family life. Every parent needs a copy."-Carl Honor, author of In Praise of Slowness and Under Pressure

Susan Sachs Lipman has more than 25 years experience as a writer, social media manager and community leader. She is currently the Social Media Director for the Children & Nature Network, an international movement dedicated to connecting children with nature. She has written for national magazines including Us, Los Angeles, Entrepreneur, Woman, and Whole Earth Review and has been on staff at Zoetrope: All-Story and Harper's Bazaar. She runs the blog, Slow Family Online, offering activities, crafts tips and more to slow down and enjoy family time and one another.