Books | The Anxious Generation • SavvyMamaSG

Is your child more anxious, withdrawn, or glued to a screen than ever before?
You're not imagining it—and you're not alone.

The Anxious Generation by bestselling author and psychologist Jonathan Haidt is a wake-up call for every parent raising kids in the digital age. Drawing from years of research, this powerful book uncovers the real reasons behind the skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness in children and teens—especially since the rise of smartphones and social media.

Instead of blaming parents or kids, Haidt offers clarity and hope. He explains why children need more real-world play, independence, and human connection—not more screen time—and shows how the “phone-based childhood” is disrupting healthy development.

Inside, you'll find:

A breakdown of how smartphones and social media rewire young brains
Why girls suffer more from social comparison and boys retreat into gaming
Practical steps to reclaim a healthier, happier childhood for your kids
Four simple but powerful rules every family can implement today

Whether your child is already struggling—or you want to prevent problems before they start—this book is your essential guide to protecting their mental health and restoring the childhood they deserve.

About the Author

Jonathan Haidt is the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University's Stern School of Business. He obtained his PhD in social psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and taught at the University of Virginia for sixteen years. His research focuses on moral and political psychology, as described in his book The Righteous Mind. His latest book, The Anxious Generation, is a direct continuation of the themes explored in The Coddling of the American Mind (written with Greg Lukianoff). He writes the After Babel Substack.