Your child is growing up in a world no previous generation has experienced. Artificial intelligence can write essays in seconds. Social media can shape friendships and self-esteem. Video games connect children with people around the globe. New apps appear almost daily, while technology changes faster than most parents can keep up.

If you have ever wondered how much screen time is healthy, whether AI is helping your child learn or doing the work for them, how to protect your child from online dangers without constantly saying “no,” or how to prepare children for careers that may not even exist yet, you are not alone.

The good news is that you do not have to be a technology expert to raise children who use technology wisely.

Drawing on nearly 40 years as a classroom teacher, teacher mentor, educational consultant, and parent educator, Sandra O’Connor offers practical, research-based strategies that families can put to use right away.

In this audiobook, you will discover how to build healthy screen-time habits, teach responsible digital citizenship and online safety, help children use artificial intelligence as a learning tool rather than a shortcut, recognize misinformation, deepfakes, scams, and online manipulation, foster critical thinking and problem-solving, encourage healthy social media habits, create family technology guidelines, and balance digital experiences with relationships, reading, outdoor play, and real-world activities.

Smart Steps for a Tech-Savvy Family provides age-appropriate guidance, practical strategies, and conversation starters for families raising children from preschool through the teen years. Most importantly, it helps parents focus on the skills and values that matter regardless of how quickly technology changes.

Technology will continue to evolve. The habits, judgment, confidence, and decision-making skills children develop today can help them navigate whatever comes next.