Raising Your Child in a Digital World

This book outlines the ways in which technology can help a child in their natural development in regards to physical, mental and social relating skills. It investigates current research on new technology, busts a lot of myths and helps parents successfully guide their kids to balance "screen time with green time" so kids don't become obsessed with computer games.

"Raising young children in a digital world can feel overwhelming for parents who grew up in the analog age. Dr. Kristy Goodwin understands what parents are most concerned about and provides evidence-based advice grounded in child development theory and what we know about early learning and healthy media diets to help parents navigate the digital age and feel confident making informed choices about if, how, when, where and why young children engage with technology.  She reminds all of us that what matters most for raising 21^st century children is what has always mattered most—the convergence of interactive media and interactions with others. Relationships between young children, parents and educators are the most essential human technology in any age." —Chip Donohue, Dean of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Technology in Early Childhood (TEC) Center Director, Fred Rogers Center Advisory Council Member

Dr. Kristy Goodwin spent 13 years as a teacher before becoming a children’s technology and brain researcher. She is also a mother.