A fabulous, practical, inspirational read for anyone exploring wellbeing and the digital world. Full of practical tasks to suit all readers without being overwhelming, enabling the achievement of monthly targets. A core title for any school library and beyond.
Fabulous, insightful book that is relevant to not only teenagers, but those working and caring for them.
Goodin sets out a clear, detailed plan to follow giving the reader enough information without being overwhelmed to start a personal logbook of activities to increase wellbeing and create life long habits.
Each monthly target enables the reader to set personal goals with just the right amount of information to not overwhelm and reasoning behind each one.
It is an easy read, pitched perfectly as not to patronise with clear ideas that will suit all readers.
I cannot recommend this title enough and it should be in every school library and read by all those working with teenagers and beyond as well as being core read for teens.
This has to be without doubt a refreshing, inspirational and engaging addition for anyone exploring wellbeing and navigating the digital world.
An attractive front cover to entice the reader in! I was so excited to be able to review this book and I have to say, I was not disappointed.
An attractive front cover to entice the reader in! I was so excited to be able to review this book and I have to say, I was not disappointed. The book caught my attention right from the start, with its attractive layout and format - easy on the eye. The log book pages are so impressive and perfect for students who like to be organized. Images and illustrations catch the reader's attention. There is so much to learn from this book, the pages are packed with useful advice, suggestions and activities. Students have such busy lives these days - this book is set out to help and support our young people. I would recommend this book without a doubt ... I think every student should have one.
Amazing! A must read for digital natives
I really enjoyed this book, it is easy to read and full of useful information. I liked that it is in a journal format so you can add all your own entries and I really enjoyed the sections on offline heroes and the inspirational quotes at the start of each month. I think it could really help digital natives find balance in their lives.
So simply illustrated and with a friendly font and format
I love that this is so simply illustrated and with a friendly font and format!
Full of activities, exercises and tips that will be helpful to navigate our digital life. 5/5
Lots of good common sense advice here.
The main premise of this book is that there is nothing wrong with being online as long as the time you spend in the digital world is not excessive and is used intelligently. This is something to which I wholeheartedly concur.
The book informs readers how to avoid the dangers of the online world. As a school librarian an example I really liked in relation to fake news was that reading detective novels can “help us to understand how false trails can be constructed, and how we can learn to pick them apart. I also liked the way readers are asked to consider why they spend time online e.g socialising, escaping the drudge of everyday life, merely to do something with their hands. Real life alternatives are suggested.
However, the format of the book with its myriad of further activities is much more akin to a text book than an information book. I fear that this might deter the intended readership.