Are you like many parents wondering if your digitally-focused children will have the necessary communication skills that will help them form strong, healthy relationships now and into the future?
As a communication researcher, writer and the mom of two children, I certainly did. That is why I spent nearly a year writing a book on this very subject. And now, today, I am excited to announce that Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator is here! (Click the link to learn how to purchase your copy.)
Who is the book for? Whether your child is just developing a gift for gab or you are getting ready to hand her a smartphone for the first time, this book is for any parent interested in helping their multi-media child nurture a well-rounded set of communication skills.
What’s the book about? This book will help parents:
- Prepare children of all ages to be thoughtful, more confident communicators.
- Help kids begin establishing healthy boundaries, which are integral to staying safe and avoiding toxic relationships.
- Teach timeless skills that everyone needs in order to feel empowered and happy.
- Foster smart phone and social media etiquette.
- Gain a stronger understanding of social media technology, including blogging, podcasting and gaming.
- Nurture savvy, proactive social media users
How will this book fit my life? Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected is packed with a generous range of ideas and tips that you can implement as your parenting journey evolves. Second, this is a “busy-parent” friendly book, which means it won’t take you weeks to get through it, and you can start trying the ideas that fit your family right away.
What’s the giveaway? To celebrate the launch of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected, beginning today until September 30, you are invited to enter to win a “Hyperconnected Digital Swag Bag” which includes:
- a Nabi 2 Tablet
- a digital copy of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected (including bonus material)
- a bag of 10 “conversation gems” for your family to spark conversation whether sitting around the dinner table or on a road trip.
FREE! To thank you for visiting me today, please accept my free download “101 Family Conversation Starters.” Cut out the ones you like and add them to a family conversation jar or make conversation gems out of them.
Don’t be a stranger! Over the next few weeks, I will share more helpful tips and resources that you can use; a how-to on making conversation gems for crafty folks; and invitations to share your thoughts, stories and ideas about nurturing the next generation of smart and confident communicators. And if you are on Facebook, come on over and visit me at my Virtual Book Launch event on September 24 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. CST.
To enter the giveaway, use Rafflecopter below and subscribe to my Confidently Connected monthly e-newsletter, which includes communication tips and resources that will help you and your family build stronger connections for a happier, healthier life. To gain additional entries, follow me on Twitter, share information about the giveaway on Twitter or pin Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected on Pinterest. You may also share a comment here on my blog.
This technology stuff is hard to keep up with. Glad for some help.
Yes, it can be overwhelming!
Making eye contact and being present. Congrats!
Jenn, Eye contact is huge, but I also love that you mention being present. A good reminder for all of us!