{"product_id":"disconnected-minds-saving-our-children-jordan-harper-9798305211290","title":"Disconnected Minds. Saving our children from the Social Media Trap","description":"\u003cb\u003eA must-read for every parent concerned about their child's digital world: \u003c\/b\u003e a sweeping examination of how smartphones, social media, and big tech have collectively reshaped childhood, leading to a worrisome rise in kids' mental health struggles, and offering a practical path to bring back a healthier, more fulfilling childhood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter decades of relative calm, we've witnessed a sharp rise in anxiety, depression, and other mental health indicators among teens and younger children. Self-injurious behaviors, isolation, and academic struggles have all grown more prevalent. How did this happen so quickly? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDisconnected Minds: Saving Our Children from the Social Media Trap\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJordan C. Harper, \u003c\/i\u003eassembles the latest evidence to reveal why childhood needs space for imaginative play, in-person socializing, and independent problem-solving if young people are to flourish. Yet these formative experiences are being undermined by a \"phone-first\" culture that took hold once mobile devices and social platforms surged in popularity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on extensive real-world data, \u003ci\u003eJordan C. Harper\u003c\/i\u003e explains how round-the-clock connectivity alters children's neural development, disrupts their sleep, amplifies social pressures, and accelerates comparisons, all while removing them from face-to-face experiences essential for healthy growth. The author unpacks why platforms like Instagram can be particularly detrimental for girls, how boys gravitate toward online gaming and disengage from real-world challenges, and the wide-ranging consequences of this disconnect on families and society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMost critically, \u003ci\u003eJordan C. Harper\u003c\/i\u003e calls for action.\u003c\/b\u003e Identifying the culprits that keep parents and policymakers in gridlock, the book presents practical steps that caregivers, schools, tech companies, and governments can take to re-establish childhood as a period of genuine human interaction and emotional development. From implementing screen-time safeguards to encouraging community-led \"unplug\" efforts, each recommendation charts a more hopeful course for future generations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author underscores a powerful truth: we cannot afford to stand idle while our youth struggle under the weight of ceaseless digital demands. \u003cb\u003eDisconnected Minds\u003c\/b\u003e shows us why children's emotional health hinges on a conscious shift away from device dependency and how, through a coordinated effort, we can restore the vibrant, experiential childhood they deserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jordan Harper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798305211290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/29\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d","brand":"Jordan Harper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48851093881087,"sku":"9798305211290","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/disconnected-minds-saving-our-children-jordan-harper-9798305211290","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}