Seconding this recommendation. The idea of solving this issue at a societal level is really daunting, but Playborhood was an empowering read as a parent. It ma

Seconding this recommendation. The idea of solving this issue at a societal level is really daunting, but Playborhood was an empowering read as a parent. It makes the case that, at least for your children and your (hyper-local) neighborhood, you can create conditions that significantly change your kid's childhood (and mental well-being) for the better. And it provides actionable steps and examples to do that, rather than just bemoaning the state of the world.