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"The definitive book on helping kids navigate growing up in a world where nearly every moment of their lives can be shared and compared With social media and constant connection, the boundaries of privacy are stretched thin. Growing Up in Public shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. We can track our kids' every move with apps, see their grades within minutes of being...

"In this digital age, children are spending more and more time interacting with a screen rather than a parent. Technology has the potential to add value to our families, but it can also erode a sense of togetherness and hinder a child's emotional growth. In Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World, you'll learn how to take back your home from an over-dependence on screens. Discover the five A+ skills needed to give your...

"Even for today's most tech-savvy parents, managing kids' technology use is a huge challenge fraught with uncertainties. What kinds (and amounts) of screen time boost learning and development--and what kinds may be harmful? What is the right age for a game console or a smartphone? How can kids and teens be protected from cyberbullying and learn to be good digital citizens? What impact do parents' technology habits have? In her busy psychiatry practice--and...

"A refreshingly positive look at the new digital landscape of childhood and how to navigate it. In The New Childhood, Jordan Shapiro provides a hopeful counterpoint to the fearful hand-wringing that has come to define our narrative around children and technology. Drawing on groundbreaking research in economics, psychology, philosophy, and education, The New Childhood shows how technology is guiding humanity toward a bright future in which our children...

El autor nos anima a que, como padres, asumamos la responsabilidad de proteger a nuestros hijos de los efectos más perniciosos de la red. Debemos ser conscientes también de lo que significa la tecnología para nuestros hijos y orientarlos hacia un uso positivo de internet para que esta herramienta se convierta en un aliado de su formación y educación. The author encourages us, as parents, to take on the responsibility of protecting our children...

"As Janell Burley Hofmann, mother of five, wrapped her 13-year-old's iPhone on Christmas Eve, she was overwhelmed by questions: "Will my children learn to sit and wonder without Googling? Should I know their passwords for online accounts? Will they experience the value of personal connection without technology?"To address her concerns, she outlined boundaries and expectations in a contract for her son to sign upon receiving his first cell phone. When...

"Reviews the broad landscape of legal and practical issues facing parents and adolescents when using smart phones and online technologies"--

Join Safe Side Superchick as she finds herself in laugh-out-loud situations that spoof Lizzie McGuire, The Crocodile Hunter, and Fear Factor.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about mindfulness and discover how easily it can be applied to their daily lives and interactions with digital devices. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about emotions....

"The Internet can be an overwhelming and threatening place for young people to explore in the modern world. This age-appropriate and educational text provides them with the necessary information on how to stay safe online. In learning about suspicious threats from viruses and hackers, their critical-thinking skills are enhanced to prepare them to be face potential attacks online. In addition to the simple text, useful fact boxes, instructional diagrams,...