Beyond the Screen

Book cover titled 'Beyond the Screen: Resilient Kids in a Digital World' by Jason Daniels, PhD. The cover features a silhouette of a child's face in profile with a digital circuit pattern and a brain composed of circuit lines and glowing nodes, representing artificial intelligence or digital technology, with background interconnected circuit lines.

Helping children and teens build resilience, balance, and well-being in a digital world

This book offers parents, educators, and communities practical, research-informed guidance for navigating digital media, smartphones, social platforms, AI, and the everyday pressure of growing up online.

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Who This Book is For

Parents and Caregivers

For families looking for practical strategies beyond simply restricting screen time.

Educators and School Leaders

For schools seeking a more balanced, developmentally informed approach to technology.

Community and Health Professionals

For those supporting youth mental health, resilience, and well-being.

What Readers Will Learn

  • How digital media shapes attention and self-regulation

  • Why sleep, movement, and relationships matter

  • How to build healthier digital routines

  • How adults can support resilience rather than relying only on restriction

  • How schools and families can work together

About the Author

Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with glasses and a beard, wearing a dark jacket, against a plain background.
Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with glasses and a beard, wearing a dark jacket, against a plain background.

Jason Daniels, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Education at Concordia University of Edmonton, where his work focuses on child development, educational psychology, and digital media use. He is the author of Beyond the Screen: Resilient Kids in a Digital World, a practical, research-informed guide for helping families and schools support children’s resilience, balance, and well-being in today’s digital landscape.

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