Books That Shaped the Way I Think About Kids and Technology
An introduction to the ideas and questions that connect this series.
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Each post reflects on one influential book and connects its ideas to family life, classrooms, and creative technology use.
What The Anxious Generation Gets Right About Kids and Technology
Why modern childhood feels different and what families can still influence.
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What iGen Reveals About Teen Life and Screens
What the data suggests and where families can focus their attention.
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Why Mindstorms Still Matters for Children Today
Constructionism, coding, and why making things still matters.
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What Lifelong Kindergarten Teaches About Creativity and Learning
Playful learning and why projects beat worksheets for depth.
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What Flow Explains About Focus, Learning, and Satisfaction
The conditions that lead to deep focus and why they matter for kids.
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What Deep Work Suggests About Focus for Kids
Why depth matters even in small projects and short sessions.
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Why Drive Matters for Motivation in the Classroom and at Home
Autonomy, mastery, and purpose without performance pressure.
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What Atomic Habits Teaches About Small Wins for Kids
Designing environments that make better choices easier.
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What Mindset Gets Right About Effort and Learning
Why language around effort shapes confidence and curiosity.
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What Grit Reveals About Perseverance Without Pressure
Helping kids stick with challenges without making it heavy.
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What How to Talk So Kids Will Listen Teaches About Connection
Why relationships and respect shape how kids respond.
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How to Talk to Kids About Anything and Build Real Trust
Creating the conditions for honest, ongoing conversation.
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What Generation Connected Gets Right About Connection and Screens
Technology as a relationship question, not just a time limit.
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