Hooked Childhood: How Smartphones Are Reshaping the Minds, Habits, Health, and Future of Children

Discover the hidden dangers and surprising effects of smartphones on children in Hooked Childhood: How Smartphones Are Reshaping the Minds, Habits, Health, and Future of Children. This eye-opening and research-driven book explores smartphone addiction in kids, social media impact on mental health, screen time effects on child development, cyberbullying, gaming addiction, sleep disruption, declining attention spans, digital parenting challenges, online safety risks, AI-driven algorithms, and the psychological manipulation behind modern apps. Learn how excessive smartphone use affects children's brains, emotions, education, behavior, creativity, physical health, and social skills in today's hyperconnected world. Packed with scientific insights, real-world examples, parenting strategies, and practical solutions for healthy digital habits, this informative and thought-provoking book is essential for parents, teachers, educators, psychologists, and anyone concerned about raising children in the smartphone era.