{"product_id":"parenting-ave-otto-9798278843139","title":"Parenting: GROWING UP CONNECTED: How Digital Life Shapes Children's Emotions - and How Parents Can Help","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParenting today feels different - and often overwhelming.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren are growing up surrounded by screens, constant stimulation, and social pressures that didn't exist a generation ago. Many parents are left wondering: \u003ci\u003eIs this affecting my child emotionally? Am I doing enough? How do I support them without conflict, guilt, or constant worry?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Connected\u003c\/i\u003e was written for parents who want calm, clarity, and confidence in a digitally connected world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in respected psychological and neuroscience research, this book explains - in clear, compassionate language - how digital life shapes children's emotions, behaviour, and self-understanding, and what parents can realistically do to support healthy emotional development at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book about banning screens or chasing perfection. It is about understanding how children feel, how their brains develop, and how parents can build emotional intelligence through everyday moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why children react so strongly to screens and digital experiences - and how to respond without power struggles\u003cbr\u003e- How emotional intelligence develops in early and middle childhood, and why it matters more than ever\u003cbr\u003e- Practical ways to help children recognise, express, and regulate big emotions\u003cbr\u003e- How digital habits influence confidence, attention, mood, and relationships\u003cbr\u003e- What to do when emotions run high - for children \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e parents\u003cbr\u003e- How parents can adapt to a generation growing up in a world that looks very different from their own\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, real-world examples and research-based insights show how small, consistent changes can make a meaningful difference - without complicated systems or unrealistic expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents who read \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Connected\u003c\/i\u003e often find: \u003cbr\u003e- Less daily conflict around emotions and screen time\u003cbr\u003e- Greater understanding of their child's behaviour\u003cbr\u003e- More confidence in their parenting choices\u003cbr\u003e- Stronger emotional connection within the family\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers reassurance that you don't need to control every influence in your child's world to support them emotionally. What matters most is connection, understanding, and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want your child to grow up emotionally aware, resilient, and supported - even in a digital world - \u003ci\u003eGrowing Up Connected\u003c\/i\u003e will help you feel informed, prepared, and reassured every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ave Otto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798278843139\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\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.24d","brand":"Ave Otto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49171231965439,"sku":"9798278843139","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/parenting-ave-otto-9798278843139","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}