Katharine Hill's insightful, informative book explores the impact of the digital world on teenagers and younger children. Offering encouragement, wisdom and practical advice on topics such as AI, screen time, social media and consumer culture, as well as how to tackle some of the more serious issues of online bullying, grooming and exposure to explicit content, Left to their Own Devices is a lifeline for parents, carers and other professionals working with children in an age of digital confusion.

With new research, statistics and real-life stories, Katharine offers valuable insights on raising children sensitively and healthily in this strange new world. She shares practical tips on the latest challenges, from the positives and pitfalls of AI to the delights and dangers of TikTok. Drawing on her experience as a parent, grandparent and the UK Director of Care for the Family, Katharine guides her readers on how to best support today's youth. The updated Appendix is also an incredibly useful resource with the latest information on websites and apps to facilitate healthy digital engagement.