Warning:
May cause parents memory gain.
Remember when our social networks were built at the park after school and the closest thing we had to a viral challenge was chugging a Slurpee without getting a brain freeze?
In Less Scroll More Soul, Mark Philip takes you on a nostalgic journey through the wild world of an 80s and 90s childhood—a time filled with bike rides, cassette tapes, and the thrill of unsupervised adventures—to resurface the freedom of an analog-based childhood.
Whether you're an 80s/90s kid yourself or simply trying to raise an IRL kid in a TikTok world, this book is your essential guide to reclaiming connections and regaining your family’s feed for a little less scroll and a whole lot more soul.
As parents navigating the digital age, we face challenges our own parents could never have imagined.
How do we ensure our kids experience the same freedom and resilience we did while also protecting them from the pitfalls of modern technology? With wit and humor, Mark shares invaluable lessons learned from his own upbringing and offers practical insights for today’s parents.
Join Mark as he hilariously contrasts his carefree analog days with the screen-dominated lives of Generation Alpha. From learning to embrace failure to fostering genuine connections, this book is a heartfelt reminder that while times may change, the fundamental joys of parenting—and childhood—remain timeless.
If your child’s idea of adventure is finding a new app, it’s time for a reboot.
About the author
Mark Philip is thankfully not a trained or licensed child therapist, but he is a proud survivor of the 80s and 90s, where he learned that getting lost and questionable fashion choices build character. As the father of a Gen Alpha child, Mark navigates the chaotic waters of modern parenting with a mix of nostalgia and bewilderment.
When he's not reminiscing about the glory days of mullets and mayhem, Mark is busy as the founder of Mentmii, Gen Alpha's marketplace for mentorship and mental well-being. His experiences as a parent and entrepreneur have taught him that while technology may change, the fundamental challenges of raising kids remain hilariously consistent.
