What to read after Screen Smart Sam?

Let's face it, kids love screens. But they don't know what's best for their own good!

Follow Sam on a journey from being a distracted, screen obsessed youngster to a confident, screen smart teen. Written in gender neutral terms, children can relate to Sam's struggles keeping the addictive screen "bad habit monsters" away with new rules that help create new healthy habits. This read-aloud story is a great conversation starter for parents to talk about why limiting screen time is necessary and encourages social emotional learning opportunities.

"The addictive and stimulating programming design of apps and games makes all types of screens irresistible to children, leaving parents feeling like the bad guys when trying to limit. But this book makes it easy to talk about why parent support is essential" Holly, educator and parent.

Featuring easy-to-understand science about the addictive nature of screens and how it affects the body and brain, this internationally-acclaimed book engages young kids to think about how their time would be better served interacting with others off-line. Parents can access resources via the book website www.ScreenSmartFamilies.org.

It's never too early to start talking to children about why healthy screen routines are essential!

Book Review:

"Screen Smart Sam is a must-have for your family’s library at home. Following Sam on his journey of screen time addiction, shows the reader how too much time on devices can be detrimental to a child’s health. Sam began addicted to his phone at an early age and chose to look at his phone in place of sleeping, talking to friends face to face, engaging in physical activity, and being present in the moment. Parents recognize his obsession with his device and choose to become a “Screen Smart Family.” The Author, Nicole Rawson is an expert in Screen Smart Techniques and is the founder of Screen Time Clinic. In this book, she provides families with simple and useful techniques to support families and get them on track to becoming Screen Smart. As a School Psychologist, I am well aware of the dangers of too much screen time on children. Screen Smart Sam is an excellent book that teaches families about the dangers of too much screen time, and it provides tools to support children on how to use screen time more appropriately. I highly recommend this book!" -- -Marla, School Psychologist