Generation Connected: How to parent in a digital world - at every age

Dr Jo Orlando PhD, Penguin Random House Australia. A clear, empowering, practical roadmap to confidently guiding your children through the digital landscape, from those first taps on a screen to navigating the complexities of social media in the teen years and beyond - by Australia's foremost digital wellbeing expert, Dr Joanne Orlando. 'This book will hold your hand and help bring harmony into homes. A must-read toolkit for concerned parents.' - Kylie Gillies 'Practical steps to navigate the biggest parenting challenge of our times.' - Edwina Bartholomew Of all the issues confronting parents today, few make us feel more anxious and unprepared than navigating our children's relationship with technology. It's the Pandora's Box that we open, knowing it will have a profound impact on their lives, relationships and mental health. But, with the right information and guidance, it can also be an opportunity for greater trust and connection. In a wilderness of misinformation and mixed messages, the need for practical strategies and judgement-free advice couldn't be greater, and Dr Joanne Orlando has answered the call with this one-stop guide with one purpose- empowering parents to help their children build a healthy, positive relationship with technology that will last a lifetime. From the hot-button topics of digital dependency, cyberbullying and the mental health impacts of social media to the everyday dilemmas of negotiating screen time, establishing realistic boundaries without resorting to fear and control, and finding creative online outlets for young minds, Dr Orlando brings her signature warmth, wisdom and clarity to every issue facing today's parents in a rewired world.…