Child Safety Officer 

For the Child Safety report this month, I thought I would review the book “Raising Tech-Healthy Humans” by Daniel Sih. Daniel lives in Tasmania and has previously spoken at our school. The book looks at the impact of technology on developing brains and places the focus on the long-term goal of raising healthy kids who become wise adults. This book provides you with practical steps to give your kids in order for them to become tech-healthy through life. The book is well researched, faith-based, and an engaging 2 hour read. The task of raising tech-healthy humans is a complex one and this book will encourage and inspire you to think through questions such as:

• When should I give my child a smartphone?

• How do I encourage screen-time limits?

• What types of media are better for my child's brain?

• How do I engage in relationship-forming tech conversations?

• What can I do to get my kids outdoors having fun?

It is our job as parents to guide and lead our children with the use of technology and to be knowledgeable about what they are doing online. This book is written by award-winning Australian author Daniel Sih, to help our kids enjoy the online world without losing the wonders of life beyond a screen. Please email me if you would like a borrow a copy of this book to read: b.townsend@leighland.tas.edu.au

Bettina Townsend

Ulverstone Campus Child Safety Officer