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Left To Their Own Devices

“How do I parent my fifteen-year-old, whose phone needs to be surgically removed from her hand?” “How do I stop my five-year-old from throwing an iPaddy when screen time is over?” “How do I help my child to stay safe online?” Ten years ago, we didn’t need to ask these questions – but today they are very real. And we need answers. Communciations technology is advancing at such speed, heralding a world of choice and opportunity, that we sometimes struggle to navigate each new turn. And yet, with technology, as with life, our role as parents is to equip our children to make good choices and to deal with all the hidden dangers, as well as take hold of the positive opportunities This clear, informative book explores the impact of the digital world on teenagers and younger children, giving practical advice on screen time, social media, and consumer culture as well as how to tackle some of the more serious issues, such as online bullying, grooming and pornography. In an age of digital confusion, Katharine Hill’s calm wisdom and practical guidance brings help to any parent. Whether you are a new parent or living with teenagers, a stranger to Snapchat or have 500 followers on Twitter, this book is for mums and dads who want to confidently parent in a world of screens.

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Weight 0.1 kg
Author name

Katharine Hill

Format

Paperback

Publication Date

19/05/2017

Publisher

Muddy Pearl

Product Code:9781910012437

“How do I parent my fifteen-year-old, whose phone needs to be surgically removed from her hand?” “How do I stop my five-year-old from throwing an iPaddy when screen time is over?” “How do I help my child to stay safe online?” Ten years ago, we didn’t need to ask these questions – but today they are very real. And we need answers. Communciations technology is advancing at such speed, heralding a world of choice and opportunity, that we sometimes struggle to navigate each new turn. And yet, with technology, as with life, our role as parents is to equip our children to make good choices and to deal with all the hidden dangers, as well as take hold of the positive opportunities This clear, informative book explores the impact of the digital world on teenagers and younger children, giving practical advice on screen time, social media, and consumer culture as well as how to tackle some of the more serious issues, such as online bullying, grooming and pornography. In an age of digital confusion, Katharine Hill’s calm wisdom and practical guidance brings help to any parent. Whether you are a new parent or living with teenagers, a stranger to Snapchat or have 500 followers on Twitter, this book is for mums and dads who want to confidently parent in a world of screens.

Katharine Hill is the UK director for Care for the Family. She speaks, writes, and broadcasts widely on family matters, and blogs regularly for HuffPost. She has practiced as a family lawyer and served as a board member for the International Commission for Couple and Family Relations as well as a member of a government advisory group on family issues. Katharine is married to Richard and they have four grown children.

“How do I parent my fifteen-year-old, whose phone needs to be surgically removed from her hand?” “How do I stop my five-year-old from throwing an iPaddy when screen time is over?” “How do I help my child to stay safe online?” Ten years ago, we didn’t need to ask these questions – but today they are very real. And we need answers. Communciations technology is advancing at such speed, heralding a world of choice and opportunity, that we sometimes struggle to navigate each new turn. And yet, with technology, as with life, our role as parents is to equip our children to make good choices and to deal with all the hidden dangers, as well as take hold of the positive opportunities This clear, informative book explores the impact of the digital world on teenagers and younger children, giving practical advice on screen time, social media, and consumer culture as well as how to tackle some of the more serious issues, such as online bullying, grooming and pornography. In an age of digital confusion, Katharine Hill’s calm wisdom and practical guidance brings help to any parent. Whether you are a new parent or living with teenagers, a stranger to Snapchat or have 500 followers on Twitter, this book is for mums and dads who want to confidently parent in a world of screens.

Left To Their Own Devices

£9.99

Usually dispatched between 2 - 3 working days

“How do I parent my fifteen-year-old, whose phone needs to be surgically removed from her hand?” “How do I stop my five-year-old from throwing an iPaddy when screen time is over?” “How do I help my child to stay safe online?” Ten years ago, we didn’t need to ask these questions – but today they are very real. And we need answers. Communciations technology is advancing at such speed, heralding a world of choice and opportunity, that we sometimes struggle to navigate each new turn. And yet, with technology, as with life, our role as parents is to equip our children to make good choices and to deal with all the hidden dangers, as well as take hold of the positive opportunities This clear, informative book explores the impact of the digital world on teenagers and younger children, giving practical advice on screen time, social media, and consumer culture as well as how to tackle some of the more serious issues, such as online bullying, grooming and pornography. In an age of digital confusion, Katharine Hill’s calm wisdom and practical guidance brings help to any parent. Whether you are a new parent or living with teenagers, a stranger to Snapchat or have 500 followers on Twitter, this book is for mums and dads who want to confidently parent in a world of screens.

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