Smartphone Nation: Why We're All Addicted to Screens and What You Can Do About It

In a world where staying offline forever isn’t an option, knowing how to approach social media, algorithms and AI is essential, especially for young people. In Smartphone Nation, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, one of the UK’s leading digital experts and a mum of two, explains why we each see the particular content we do, how our attention is often prioritised above our wellbeing, and, crucially, what we can do to keep our families, and ourselves, safe.With clear, practical guidelines, she sets out how to navigate this tricky terrain, holding on to the benefits of tech, whilst avoiding the dangers. Because whilst rules and regulations change, one thing is for sure: our kids will be online one day.This book provides the tools you need to protect them, whenever that day comes. From misogyny to misinformation, body image and sexual content to fake news and online bullying, Smartphone Nation is essential reading for parents, and for anyone who has ever thought there’s more to life than staring at a scr