Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era

Practical strategies and tips to help raise and teach children in a digital-first world

In Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era, Titania Jordan, a renowned internet and social media safety specialist, tackles the urgent dilemmas of modern parenting head-on. As technology increasingly engulfs the lives of our children, this book emerges as a beacon for those looking to guide, protect, and connect with them in meaningful ways.

Navigating the complex digital landscape, Jordan delves into the effects of social media and the internet on our kids. She uncovers the challenges of balancing screen time with real-life interactions and the erosion of offline social skills due to digital immersion. Yet, it's not all dire—Jordan's expert insights offer a pathway to turning potential digital pitfalls into educational opportunities.

The book will help you:

  • Learn how to educate and empower the next generation to navigate the internet safely and responsibly
  • Discover actionable advice on setting boundaries, fostering offline interactions, and promoting healthy digital habits.
  • Benefit from the latest internet safety data, trends, and tips to keep your children protected in the digital age

Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers, Parental Control is more than just a book. It's a roadmap to raising well-adjusted children in a technology-driven world. This guide provides the tools you need to ensure technology complements the lives of those you care about, rather than consuming them. If you're looking to navigate the challenges of modern-day parenting with confidence and create a safe, balanced digital environment for your children, then this book is for you.

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Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era

Practical strategies and tips to help raise and teach children in a digital-first world

In Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era, Titania Jordan, a renowned internet and social media safety specialist, tackles the urgent dilemmas of modern parenting head-on. As technology increasingly engulfs the lives of our children, this book emerges as a beacon for those looking to guide, protect, and connect with them in meaningful ways.

Navigating the complex digital landscape, Jordan delves into the effects of social media and the internet on our kids. She uncovers the challenges of balancing screen time with real-life interactions and the erosion of offline social skills due to digital immersion. Yet, it's not all dire—Jordan's expert insights offer a pathway to turning potential digital pitfalls into educational opportunities.

The book will help you:

  • Learn how to educate and empower the next generation to navigate the internet safely and responsibly
  • Discover actionable advice on setting boundaries, fostering offline interactions, and promoting healthy digital habits.
  • Benefit from the latest internet safety data, trends, and tips to keep your children protected in the digital age

Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers, Parental Control is more than just a book. It's a roadmap to raising well-adjusted children in a technology-driven world. This guide provides the tools you need to ensure technology complements the lives of those you care about, rather than consuming them. If you're looking to navigate the challenges of modern-day parenting with confidence and create a safe, balanced digital environment for your children, then this book is for you.

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Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era

Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era

by Titania Jordan
Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era

Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era

by Titania Jordan

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Practical strategies and tips to help raise and teach children in a digital-first world

In Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era, Titania Jordan, a renowned internet and social media safety specialist, tackles the urgent dilemmas of modern parenting head-on. As technology increasingly engulfs the lives of our children, this book emerges as a beacon for those looking to guide, protect, and connect with them in meaningful ways.

Navigating the complex digital landscape, Jordan delves into the effects of social media and the internet on our kids. She uncovers the challenges of balancing screen time with real-life interactions and the erosion of offline social skills due to digital immersion. Yet, it's not all dire—Jordan's expert insights offer a pathway to turning potential digital pitfalls into educational opportunities.

The book will help you:

  • Learn how to educate and empower the next generation to navigate the internet safely and responsibly
  • Discover actionable advice on setting boundaries, fostering offline interactions, and promoting healthy digital habits.
  • Benefit from the latest internet safety data, trends, and tips to keep your children protected in the digital age

Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers, Parental Control is more than just a book. It's a roadmap to raising well-adjusted children in a technology-driven world. This guide provides the tools you need to ensure technology complements the lives of those you care about, rather than consuming them. If you're looking to navigate the challenges of modern-day parenting with confidence and create a safe, balanced digital environment for your children, then this book is for you.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781394256556
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 03/11/2025
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

TITANIA JORDAN is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies, a company dedicated to keeping over 7 million children safer online. A leading voice in the fight to protect children and empower parents, she frequently appears in major media outlets to advocate for digital safety.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi 

Chapter 1 Why Me, Why Now? 1 

Chapter 2 The Good Old Days 23 

Chapter 3 Digital Transition 41 

Chapter 4 Where We Are Now 69 

Chapter 5 Digital Effects on the Brain 103 

Chapter 6 Digital Effects on the Body 117 

Chapter 7 Digital Effects on Mind/Spirit 129 

Chapter 8 Solutions: So What Do We Do? 141 

Chapter 9 Final Thoughts 163 

Chapter 10 Q (and More Importantly, A) 169 

Chapter 11 Glossary, Emoji, Acronym Translator 185 

Chapter 12 Resources 199 

Acknowledgments 203 

About the Author 205 

Index 207

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