(Be Smart About) Screen Time!: Stay Grounded, Set Boundaries, and Keep Safe Online

Ages 6 to 10, Grades 1 to 5

With mini-comics and fun illustration throughout, this friendly guide to being on screens and online in safe, healthy, and productive ways is a must-have for kids who spend time on phones, tablets, or computers.

The on-screen world is super exciting—there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn’t always healthy. 

Luckily, this book is here to help you find the right balance! Learn how to use your devices responsibly, find content that’s right for you, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtake it. 

Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make the best choices when it comes to screen time.

About the Author

Rachel Brian is the author of Consent (for Kids!), The Worry (Less) Book, and (Be Smart About) Screen Time! as well as the founder, owner, and principal animator of Blue Seat Studios. She is best known for her work on "Tea Consent," a video that has been translated into over 20 languages and has had more than 150 million views worldwide across platforms. The follow-up, "Consent for Kids," also has a tremendous following and has been translated into over 15 languages. A long-time artist, Rachel is a former researcher and educator, having taught physiology, biology, and math at both the high school and college levels. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.