The reality of the family today is undergoing a radical transformation as the family's focus shifts to screens; children text their friends all day, or go online to do their homework, while parents work online around the clock. Easy access to the internet and social media has blurred the boundaries that protect children from exposure to what harms them, and parents often feel that they are losing effective communication with their children, while children feel lonely and alienated. The digital world was born to stay, so the most important question is what is the family losing in return for the gains of technology?

Renowned psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair explains that families are in a crisis and in a bigger dilemma than they imagine. The chronic distractions of technology not only leave behind deep and lasting effects, but children also desperately need parents to provide what technology cannot provide; namely, close and effective interactions with the adults in their lives. Based on real-life stories from her clinical work with children and parents and her consulting work with educators and experts around the world, Steiner offers insights and advice that can help parents achieve greater understanding and trust as they interact with the technological revolution unfolding in everyday living rooms today.