It's Their World Book Study

Parenting teens in the digital age is both rewarding and challenging. It's Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence equips you with the tools and understanding to guide them confidently as they navigate their changing body, evolving identity, and the ever-present use of technology.

This book explores critical topics such as:

• Sexting
• Cyberbullying
• Online pornography
• Monitoring and setting boundaries
• Teen mental health

Inside, you will:

• Gain practical strategies for managing screen time that align with your teen’s natural sensitivity to rewards and distractions
• Learn how stress impacts both you and your teen, with tools to better support one another through emotional ups and downs
• Encourage your teen’s growing independence while maintaining healthy boundaries that build trust and respect
• Develop a partnership mindset that fosters understanding, support, and meaningful contribution

By the end of It’s Their World, you’ll feel more confident in your parenting approach, supported by science-backed knowledge and practical advice. This book helps you not just survive the teenage years, but truly thrive alongside your teen—building a relationship grounded in mutual respect, understanding, and lifelong connection.

It’s Their World is a 2026 Minnesota Book Award Finalist in General Nonfiction.

Join us for a free, five-session book study, where we’ll guide you through weekly discussions and help you apply these insights in real life.

The It's Their World book will be provided for you from NDSU Extension.

Class Dates

Thursdays: April 30 & May 7, 14, 21, 28

Cost

This class is free of charge for North Dakota residents.