THE BOOK

A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Raising a Child in a World Designed to Steal Their Attention

By Evan Sorlen · English-language editions

You cannot control every screen your child will encounter. You can help them develop the focus, judgment, and self-control to navigate it.

A balanced, practical guide for parents and caregivers who want healthier digital habits, fewer repetitive screen-time arguments, and a clearer path toward their child’s independence.

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CONTENTS · SIX PARTS · SIXTEEN CHAPTERS

A clearer path through digital parenting.

Understand the world competing for your child’s attention. Then build the habits, conversations, and confidence that help them navigate it.

Table of contents: Parts I to VTable of contents: Part VI, conclusion, notes and references

The actual contents pages from the book.

Introduction

PART I · THE WORLD COMPETING FOR THEIR ATTENTION
  1. Childhood Changed While We Weren’t Looking
  2. Your Child’s Attention Is Worth Money
  3. The Algorithm Knows What Keeps Them Watching
PART II · THE CHANGING MIND
  1. Why Everything Else Starts to Feel Slow
  2. The Disappearing Art of Being Bored
  3. When Focus Becomes a Superpower
PART III · WHAT THE SCREEN IS REALLY GIVING THEM
  1. It’s Not Always About the Phone
  2. Growing Up Under an Audience
  3. Gaming, Escape, and the Need to Win
PART IV · WHEN THE DIGITAL WORLD GETS DARKER
  1. The Things They Will See Before You’re Ready
  2. When Online Cruelty Follows Them Home
  3. Strangers, Scams, and False Trust
PART V · THE PARENTING RESET
  1. When Every Conversation Becomes “Put Your Phone Away”
  2. Your Child Is Watching You Too
  3. Rules That Grow With Your Child
PART VI · RAISING THEM FOR A WORLD WE CAN’T PREDICT
  1. Make Real Life Worth Returning To

Conclusion: The Day You Stop Checking Their Phone
Notes & References · A Note on Evidence · About the Author

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Practical ideas for protecting attention, building healthier habits, and preparing children for the world ahead.

Raising a Child in a World Designed to Steal Their Attention by Evan Sorlen
MP3 · English · 7 hr 29 min
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Audiobook

$13.99 USD

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Raising a Child in a World Designed to Steal Their Attention by Evan Sorlen
Digital edition · English
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E-book

$19.99 USD

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Raising a Child in a World Designed to Steal Their Attention by Evan Sorlen
Physical book · English

Paperback

$39.99 USD

A copy to hold, underline, and return to. Make space for a more thoughtful approach to family life.

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A few things you may be wondering.

Is the book in English?

Yes. The e-book, audiobook, and paperback are all English-language editions.

Is this about banning screens?

No. The book explores realistic boundaries, healthier habits, better conversations, and the skills children need to make their own decisions.

Which format should I choose?

Choose the audiobook for listening, the e-book for reading on a device, or the paperback if you prefer a physical book. The audiobook is an MP3 file with a running time of approximately 7 hours 29 minutes.

Will a physical book be shipped?

A physical copy is shipped only when you choose Paperback. The e-book and audiobook are digital editions.