iParent

Neha J Hiranandani is an author and columnist whose columns have appeared in The Indian Express, Huffington Post, NDTV and Vogue among others. She holds degrees in Literature and Education from Wellesley College and Harvard University. Her first book Girl Power! was a national bestseller.

Born into a digital wonderland, our children are practically mini hackers right from the crib! Most of them were handed a device before they could walk, they clicked before they took their first bite and scrolled before they said their first words. But living online is a giant uncontrolled experiment. Cyberbullying, Internet addiction, body dysmorphia and other digital villains lurk in the shadows. How can parents ensure their kids navigate the digital world safely when there’s no rulebook?

Neha J Hiranandani’s iParent comes to the rescue! This book decodes India’s app generation and elevates the discussion beyond ‘these kids and their phones!’ Based on research, candid conversations and personal reflection, this timely book is a witty meditation on parenting in a digital world. Hilarious and informative in equal measure, iParent empowers you to connect with the new generation and guide them to cyber-safety without being a helicopter parent. No judgement, no preaching.

Realising in her own home that 'more devices than people live here', and that parenting today involves dealing with challenges that no previous generation has ever encountered, Neha Hiranandani has written an invaluable guide to coping with the complexities of raising kids in a brave new world that no parent has experienced before. Laced with insight, empathy, humour and broad-mindedness, iParent is a must-read for any parent!An insightful portrayal of the dynamic between modern parenting and technology. This book should be read by every parent trying to navigate the digital landscape.Both intimate and broad, iParent is a spirited account of how being online changes how we live and love. Don't let it pass you by!