Equipping parents with strategies for positive tech use.
Cyberbullies. Predators. Scammers. Addiction. Our children’s immersion in an increasingly connected world can leave parents feeling fearful and out of touch. Where previous generations had their own parents to go to for support, modern parents are having to figure out tech-related challenges on their own. Enter Raising Digital Leaders, a book organized around common parenting-with-tech questions, research-based guidelines, and important conversation starters for families. In addition to learning from the author; an educator and mom, Raising Digital Leaders features stories from other parents who offer different experiences and perspectives. Throughout, you will also hear from and about young people; digital leaders who leverage technology positively and productively.
Technology is not going away any time soon; in fact our reliance on technology is greater than it ever has been. Jennifer Casa-Todd steps away from fear mongering and offers actionable strategies that empower families to raise confident, kind, and capable leaders in online spaces.
“This book is a must-read for every parent! As a mom, educator, and researcher, Jennifer Casa-Todd addresses common fears about young adolescents and technology, and she helped me put my hopes and fears into perspective. This book is full of strategies for engaging in productive conversations about technology and social media, and it will help you to understand how you can raise confident and successful digital leaders.”
“In a day and age where parenting offers unprecedented challenges, Jennifer’s talk on raising digital leaders is relatable and invaluable. Jennifer comes from a place of experience and compassion; she steps away from fear mongering and offers realistic strategies that empower parents to raise confident, kind and capable digital citizens. “
– Beacon Hill Elementary, Home and School Parents, Quebec