Charlotte A. Langdon

The Age of Unseen Pressure (eBook, ePUB)

A Scientific Exploration of Childhood, Screens and the Psychology of Modern Fear

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In just a single generation, childhood has been transformed. The world that once nurtured imagination, outdoor play, and face-to-face friendship has been replaced by screens, schedules, and constant digital connection. Our children are growing up in an environment that promises convenience and safety yet delivers rising rates of anxiety, disconnection and emotional fragility.

In The Age of Unseen Pressure, Charlotte A. Langdon offers a compelling exploration of how technology, overprotection and modern culture are reshaping the inner lives of children and what we can do to restore balance, independence and joy. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience and real-world stories, this powerful book shines light on the unseen pressures facing today's youth from smartphone dependency and social media comparison to academic overload and the loss of unstructured play.

But this is not just a book about what's gone wrong it's a roadmap for healing and renewal. Through deeply empathetic storytelling and evidence-based insight, The Age of Unseen Pressure helps parents, educators and caregivers:

• Understand the roots of rising anxiety, depression and social withdrawal in children and teens.
• Recognize how overprotection and constant supervision can limit confidence and problem-solving skills.
• Learn how technology and social media shape emotional development and attention.
• Reintroduce unstructured play, freedom and healthy risk-taking as essential tools for resilience.
• Foster emotional intelligence, autonomy and real-world connection in the digital era.

Every chapter combines research with practical wisdom, offering strategies that empower adults to guide children toward emotional balance, curiosity and courage. The book concludes with actionable "Practice & Reflection" exercises designed to help families and communities rediscover what truly makes childhood meaningful.

Hopeful, insightful, and deeply human, The Age of Unseen Pressure is both a wake-up call and a healing invitation to reconnect with what children need most: space to grow, courage to explore, and the freedom to be themselves in a world that never stops moving.

Childhood has changed and not always for the better. The Age of Unseen Pressure explores how technology, overprotection and modern pressure are fueling anxiety and disconnection in kids. Drawing on psychology and real-life stories, Charlotte A. Langdon offers practical strategies to raise resilient, confident and emotionally connected children in today's digital world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jean M. Twenge
• Seitenzahl: 269
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798349699009
• Artikelnr.: 75925129

Autorenporträt

Charlotte A. Langdon is a Professor of Social Psychology and an Ethical Leadership trainer, known for her passionate work at the intersection of human behavior, moral development and modern society. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Charlotte has dedicated her career to understanding how culture, technology and values shape the way individuals lead, connect and thrive. She has spent over twenty years studying how values, emotions, and relationships influence human behavior in modern society.Throughout her career, Langdon has collaborated with universities, non-profits, and leadership institutes to design programs that foster ethical awareness, empathy and emotional intelligence. Her research and training programs have inspired countless educators, parents and leaders to model empathy, integrity and social responsibility in both personal and professional life.Her book, The Age of Unseen Pressure: A Scientific Exploration of Childhood, Screens and the Psychology of Modern Fear-Saturated World, draws upon her expertise in social psychology to examine the impact of technology, overprotection and social change on today's youth. Through evidence-based insight and heartfelt narrative, Langdon invites readers to rediscover the timeless principles that help children and societies flourish.When she isn't teaching or writing, Charlotte enjoys exploring the forests of the Pacific Northwest, mentoring young researchers, and practicing mindfulness as a daily reminder of balance in a hyperconnected world. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she trains educators, parents, and corporate leaders to foster ethical, resilient cultures in schools, families, and organizations. The Age of Unseen Pressure distills two decades of research and real-world intervention into an urgent hopeful call to action for the future of childhood.In The Age of Unseen Pressure, Charlotte brings her expertise in psychology and ethics to one of the most urgent questions of our time: how to raise resilient, confident, and compassionate children in a digital, distracted age. With clarity, warmth, and insight, she bridges science and humanity guiding readers toward a renewed understanding of connection, character, and courage in the next generation.