Screenwise

Devorah Heitner, PhD, wrote Screenwise for parents and educators seeking advice on how to help children thrive in a world of digital connectedness. She is a trusted authority for parents to turn to for empowering advice on raising resilient and kind kids in our always-connected world. The first edition of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World was an Amazon bestseller and widely praised, and Dr. Heitner’s writing has appeared in publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN Opinion, and Fast Company, among others. Dr. Heitner is also a featured speaker at conferences and independent and public schools in the United States and abroad. She earned a PhD in media/technology and society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul University, Lake Forest College, and Northwestern.

Preface Introduction 1. Raising Kids in An Always Connected World 2. Your Kid’s Digital World: What Are They Doing On There? 3. Assessing Your Own Digital Literacy 4. Becoming a Tech-Positive Parent 5. Empathy Is the App 6. Balancing Family Life in the Age of Constant Connection 7. Friendship and Dating in the Digital Age 8. School Life in the Digital Age 9. Growing Up in Public Conclusion: Digital Citizenship for the Next Generation Acknowledgements Notes References Index About the Author