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English
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"'A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age'. Education is not solely about acquiring information and skills across subject areas, but also about understanding how and why we believe what we do. At a time when online media has created a virtual firehose of information and opinions, parents and teachers worry how students will interpret what they read and see. Amid the noise,...
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Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"Today's babies often make their debut on social media with the very first sonogram. They begin interacting with screens at around four months old. But is this good news or bad news? A wonderful opportunity to connect around the world? Or the first step in creating a generation of addled screen zombies? Many have been quick to declare this the dawn of a neurological and emotional crisis, but solid science on the subject is surprisingly hard to come...
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Orca Book Publishers
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English
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"Introduces children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the Internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media, Dr. Roberts takes readers through several . . . scenarios around parental supervision, online bullying and anonymity"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
The Guilford Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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"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...
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Publisher
Bibliomotion, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents worry that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted by their digital devices. Media expert Devorah Heitner, however, believes that technology offers huge potential to our children, if parents help them navigate the challenges. In this highly practical guide, Heitner empowers parents to recognize that the wisdom they have gained...
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Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"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...
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Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Email and instant messaging. Games and more games. Chat rooms, blogs, and social networks. Digital photos, music, and movies. There's so much to do online. Where do you start? And how do you know which sites and services are right for you?
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Publisher
HarperCollins Leadership
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Sexting, cyberbullying, revenge porn, online predators... all of these potential threats can tempt parents to snatch the smartphone or tablet right out of their children's hands. While avoidance might eliminate the dangers, that approach also means your child misses out on technology's many benefits and opportunities. This book is packed with at-home discussion topics and enjoyable activities that any busy family can slip into their daily routine....
14) iRules: what every tech-healthy family needs to know about selfies, sexting, gaming, and growing up
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Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"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...
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Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Provides tips and guidance for young girls when navigating their digital worlds, discussing such issues as the ways in which people communicate online, the need for taking breaks from technology, and the importance of online safety.
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Addresses several types of cyber crimes, ranging from child pornography and solicitation to cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and sexting, giving parents the necessary information they need to protect their children in cyberspace. This book builds on the historical efforts to reduce child abuse in the United States and looks at the limitations of these efforts when attempting to address child abuse in cyberspace. By identifying these different types of...
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Publisher
Northfield Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"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...
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Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Increasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar, or autism spectrum disorders. They are then medicated with often poor and side-effect-riddled results. Author Dunckley specializes in working with children and families who have failed to respond to previous treatment and has pioneered a new program. In her work with more than 500 children, teens,...
