Technology in our lives -- Is our technology making us any happier? -- The pull of our screens -- The effects of technology on children and families -- Foundations of the relationship -- Building the relationship -- The green light level : prevention -- The yellow light level : addressing emerging concerns -- The red light level : when strong intervention is necessary -- Parenting, technology, and schooling -- Appendices : family assessment of screen time (FAST) -- Quick-reference guide to strategies for a tech happy life -- FAQs for a tech happy life -- Tech happy life : resources

"Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World guides parents in teaching their children how to reap the benefits of living in a digital world while also preventing its negative effects. Mike Brooks and Jon Lasser, psychologists with extensive experience working with kids, parents, and teachers, combine cutting-edge research and expertise to create an engaging and helpful guide that emphasizes the importance of the parent-child relationship"--