Reading for Independent Minds. Unlike many author interviews, if Michael didn't actually read the book, you won't hear about it. If he read it, you'll hear it and you'll love it. Insights into a wide range of topics, including many titles you've probably never heard of. The perfect book is just one listen away.
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Reading for Independent Minds. Unlike many author interviews, if Michael didn't actually read the book, you won't hear about it. If he read it, you'll hear it and you'll love it. Insights into a wide range of topics, including many titles you've probably never heard of. The perfect book is just one listen away.
Dr. Jean Twenge: "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World"
Book Club with Michael Smerconish
27 minutes 41 seconds
2 months ago
Dr. Jean Twenge: "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World"
Michael Smerconish speaks with Dr. Jean Twenge, author of "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World: How Parents Can Stop Smartphones, Social Media, and Gaming from Taking Over Their Children's Lives," about how smartphones, social media, and gaming are reshaping childhood—and what parents can do to push back. Drawing on years of psychological research and real-world parenting experience, Twenge lays out practical, science-backed strategies to reclaim kids’ mental health, independence, and family life. A must-listen for any parent navigating the digital age. Original air date 3 September 2025. The book was published on 2 September 2025.
Book Club with Michael Smerconish
Reading for Independent Minds. Unlike many author interviews, if Michael didn't actually read the book, you won't hear about it. If he read it, you'll hear it and you'll love it. Insights into a wide range of topics, including many titles you've probably never heard of. The perfect book is just one listen away.
