Parenting Teens in a Digital World

Parenting Teens in a Digital World is an easy-to-read handbook for busy parents. As a mom of 3 and an educator for more than 20 years, Rachel Simmonds shares her insight from a parent and teacher perspective on how to create an open line of communication, how to partner with teachers, and how to handle the ever-changing world of technology. This book contains easy, actionable steps that parents can use to create boundaries in a safe space. It is divided into three main sections: parenting, education, and technology that build upon one another to tackle issues such as how to teach compassion and empathy, how involved parents should be in school, and what parents can do to ensure their child's safety on the internet. Simmonds knows how busy and overwhelmed parents are and gives simple tools to assist parents. She also includes a brief list of resources to point parents in the right direction in getting more information on digital technology, as she knows that sometimes knowing where to look is half the battle. Parenting Teens in a Digital World is a must read for parents who need concise, practical advice on developing healthy relationships and navigating the digital world with their child.