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The New Childhood

Raising Kids to Thrive in a Digitally Connected World

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By: Jordan Shapiro
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It's time for a new approach to screen time.

Jordan Shapiro believes we need to rethink parental attitudes to technology. There's a damaging orthodoxy that presents screen-time as the ultimate modern parenting evil and the only acceptable response to is restriction. Shapiro, psychologist, educational pioneer and father of two, draws on cutting-edge research in education, philosophy, neuroscience and psychology to show we've let fear and nostalgia stand in the way of our children's best interests.

In his optimistic, inspiring and practical guide to the new, digital frontier of childhood, he reframes gaming, social media and smartphones to offer fresh, evidence-based advice on how to take a more progressive approach.

©2019 Jordan Shapiro (P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Child Psychology Parenting & Families Relationships

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"Timely, essential, and thought-provoking, The New Childhood is the must-read parenting guide for raising 21st century, digitally driven kids. Instead of raising a white flag and giving in to social media and the Internet, Jordan Shapiro tells parents how to embrace technology, stay involved in their children's lives, and prepare them for their future. Read it! I promise you'll rethink your parenting. I couldn't put it down." (Michele Borba, EdD, author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World)

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different perspect of raising kids in digital age

loved it. as a father of two boys and after working in the IT industry for most of my career, there has been a lot of doubts in my mind about the traditional wisdom on social media and computer games. this book is much more than just another opinion. it took me through a brief history of education evolution, so I don't take things for granted. a must read for parents.

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