Screen Smart Children : A Guide to Helping Kids Thrive in a World That Never Switches Off
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Overview
Whether you're a parent or teacher, this is your guide to raising capable, compassionate and tech-wise kids in a hyperconnected age. In a world where screens dominate childhood in both classrooms and bedrooms, many parents feel overwhelmed. Are devices stealing attention, empathy and imagination from our children? Or can they be part of a healthy, balanced life? Internationally acclaimed neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams and award-winning educator Gavin McCormack team up for this book. They draw on decades of cutting-edge brain research and real-world classroom experience to reveal how screen exposure is rewiring young minds. Packed with relatable stories, practical tools and science-backed strategies, this book offers a roadmap for guiding children toward healthy tech habits, deeper focus and genuine human connection, without banning screens or battling over devices. In it you will:
- Understand the impact of technology and screens on children's development.
- Learn how to reduce the risks of overexposure to screens.
- Gain tools to support mental health and wellbeing across the whole family.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781761639715
- ISBN-10: 1761639714
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Australia)
- Publish Date: November 2026
- Page Count: 256
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