Generation Zombie

Reviews

'Using devices at the dinner table - it's a problem,' 'Parents need to rethink their own screen habits,' 'Dr. Charlotte Armitage takes us on a journey of discovery to present to us how screen-time entwines itself into every aspect of our lives from birth onwards, sometimes with catastrophic effects on relationships and development when used without boundaries or true understanding. This book is a sobering and fascinating that is completely relevant to the time we live in.' - Stephanie Trower, Early years practitioner and mother of 4 'I commend Charlotte for not sugar-coating the mess we find ourselves in now, with children's excessive use of screens. Charlotte is straight-talking in this book, firm yet compassionate, and deeply child and family-centred. We are all in this 'generation zombie' and as adults we need to take a hard look at where we are and why. Every parent needs to read this book and let Charlotte's expertise guide them through the discomfort of the realities we face, then the achievable and practical solutions to change things.' - Dr Rebecca Foljambe, GP and founder of Health Professionals for Safer Screens 'Navigating parenting in a digital world is tricky; Charlotte makes the science easy to understand, the advice practical and relatable. An absolute must for everyone - not just parents - who want a better relationship with technology for themselves and their family.' - Arabella Skinner, Director of Safe Screens 'In an area with an expanding literature Generation Zombie stands out. Charlotte Armitage's use of psychological theory, in a readable and relatable form, gives this book an authoritative feel which other works lack. By identifying practical and usable solutions to excessive screen use this book will be an invaluable source of hope and guidance for many readers who feel they are facing an unsolvable problem. In short, a fantastic and valuable resource for all parents.' Professor Matthew Sadlier Former President of Irish Medical Organisation 'A must-read for anyone concerned about the impact of technology on children's development and overall well-being.' Dr Mo Qadri, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist 'A must-read for everyone with a digital device. Charlotte is honest about the damage caused by devices at every stage of children's development, and the impact they have on family relationships. And importantly, she gives clear step-by-step guidance to reducing screentime for the whole family, to enable everyone to have a better relationship with technology.' Sandy Chappell, Speech & Language therapist, author of How to Raise a Chatterbox Expand reviews