Screen Smart Children

A research-based guide to raising focused, resilient kids in a screen-saturated age.

In a world where screens dominate childhood in both classrooms and bedrooms, many parents and educators feel overwhelmed. Are devices stealing attention, empathy and imagination from our kids? Or can they be part of a healthy, balanced life.

Internationally acclaimed neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams and award-winning educator Gavin McCormack team up to answer this urgent question. Drawing on decades of cutting-edge brain research and real-world classroom experience, they reveal how screen exposure is rewiring young minds and more importantly, what we can do about it.

Packed with relatable stories, practical tools and science-backed strategies, this book doesn’t preach abstinence. Instead, it offers a clear, hopeful roadmap for guiding children toward healthy tech habits, deeper focus, and genuine human connection, without banning screens or battling over every device.

Whether you're a parent or teacher, this is your guide to raising capable, compassionate, and tech-wise kids in a hyperconnected age.