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Smartphone Nation

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What to expect

Read by the author, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr.

'A brilliant and important book' – Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People

'A smart first step into completely resetting your digital life' – Stylist


A social media ban for under 16s does not make the problem disappear. Teenagers will have to use their devices differently now and Smartphone Nation provides the practical solutions you and your family need to take back control.

In this acclaimed book, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, one of the world’s leading digital literacy experts, gives you the knowledge and the language to explain the reasons behind the ban, why social media can be so harmful and the often disturbing reasons why we each see the particular content we do. The tools in Smartphone Nation are there to help you understand, advocate, and parent around these tricky, constantly changing issues.

From issues of misinformation, body dysmorphia, pornography, to online bullying, this essential guide helps you and your family become more intentional over screen usage – whatever the screen you are using.

'Equips us with the practical tools needed to build a healthier, happier future for ourselves and our kids’ – Daisy Greenwell, co-founder Smartphone-Free Childhood

'A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives' – Adam Grant, author of Think Again

Critics Review

Smartphone Nation demystifies the algorithms driving our digital world and equips us with the practical tools needed to build a healthier, happier future for ourselves and our kids
Daisy Greenwell, co-founder Smartphone-Free Childhood
A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Kaitlyn Regehr illuminates what we can do – individually and collectively – to put our smartphones in their place
Adam Grant, author of Think Again
Packed full of practical advice which parents, carers and teachers will find immensely helpful
Natasha Devon, MBE
A smart first step into completely resetting your daily life
Stylist
Smart and accessible . . . successfully equips families to upend unhealthy digital practices
Publishers Weekly
A brilliant and important book.
Chris Van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People

User Reviews

Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
Author Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr
Narrator Kaitlyn Regehr
Duration 6 hours and 18 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781035069057
Format Audiobook
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Genre Child care and upbringing: advice for parents, Coping with addiction, Online safety and behaviour, Parenting: advice and issues, Practical advice: Life hacks / handy tips
Availability GB, IE
Rating
5.0 (1 review)
Narration
5.0 (1 review)

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