Generation Connected: How to parent in a digital world – at every age and stage

by Dr Joanne Orlando

Of all the issues confronting parents today, few make us feel more anxious and unprepared than navigating our children’s relationship with technology. It’s the Pandora’s Box that we open, knowing it will have a profound impact on their lives, relationships and mental health. But, with the right information and guidance, it can also be an opportunity for greater trust and connection.

In a wilderness of misinformation and mixed messaged, the need for practical strategies and judgement-free advice couldn’t be greater, and Dr Joanne Orlando has answered the call with this one-stop guide with one empowering parents to help their children build a healthy, positive relationship with technology that will last a lifetime.

From the hot-button topics of digital dependency, cyberbullying and the mental health impacts of social media to the everyday dilemmas of negotiating screen time, establishing realistic boundaries without resorting to fear and control, and finding creative online outlets for young minds, Dr Orlando brings her signature warmth, wisdom and clarity to every issue facing today’s parents in a rewired world.

370 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2025

Reviews

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book which made me reflect on a lot including my own habits and choices when it comes to technology and social media. But it also repeated a lot too, sometimes within the same couple of paragraphs or pages. Would still recommend reading though as a parent.