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Author : Brian Housman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441238559
Brian Housman helps parents become a greater influence in their teen's world, revealing which values motivate teens and offering practical ideas on how families can engage the world through service and love.
Author : Diana Graber
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780814439807
The Internet can be a scary, dangerous place especially for children. This book shows parents how to help digital kids navigate this environment. Sexting, cyberbullying, revenge porn, online predators…all of these potential threats can tempt parents to snatch the smartphone or tablet 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. In Raising Humans in a Digital World, digital literacy educator Diana Graber shows how children must learn to handle the digital space through: developing social-emotional skills balancing virtual and real life building safe and healthy relationships avoiding cyberbullies and online predators protecting personal information identifying and avoiding fake news and questionable content becoming positive role models and leaders Raising Humans in a Digital World is packed with at-home discussion topics and enjoyable activities that any busy family can slip into their daily routine. Full of practical tips grounded in academic research and hands-on experience, today’s parents finally have what they’ve been waiting for—a guide to raising digital kids who will become the positive and successful leaders our world desperately needs.
Author : Amanda Fireball
Publisher : Online Trendy Store
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Raising Teenagers: Navigating the Joys and Challenges Book Series As a parent of a teenager in today's digital age, I know firsthand the challenges of navigating the complex and ever-changing landscape of technology. That's why I wrote this book, “Teenagers and Technology: Navigating the Digital World with Your Teen” - to help other parents understand the unique and sometimes overwhelming world their teens are living in and equip them with the tools they need to help their teens navigate it safely and responsibly. From social media to video games, the digital world is an integral part of modern teenage life. And while technology has brought many benefits to our lives, it has also brought a host of challenges and risks, especially for young people. As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to balance the benefits of technology with the potential risks and pitfalls. In “Teenagers and Technology: Navigating the Digital World with Your Teen”, I explore the latest trends in teen technology use, the effects of technology on teenagers' mental health, and strategies for building healthy relationships with technology. I delve into the risks of online behavior and provide practical tips for promoting safe and responsible technology use in your family. One of the key themes of this book is the importance of open communication with your teen. As a parent, it can be tempting to simply impose rules and restrictions on your teen's technology use. But in my experience, this approach is often counterproductive. You may better understand your teen's motivations, interests, and concerns by having open discussions with them about how they use technology. You can then jointly develop appropriate routines and limits. Another essential theme of the book is the role of parents in modeling responsible technology use. As a parent, you are your teen's primary role model and your behavior can have a significant impact on their habits and attitudes. You may set a good example for your teen and aid in the development of good habits that will benefit them far into adulthood by using technology responsibly yourself. Throughout the book, I also provide practical tips and strategies for managing your teen's technology use. From setting limits and boundaries to monitoring their online activity, there are a variety of approaches that parents can take to promote safe and responsible technology use. And while there is no one-size-fits-all solution, I provide a range of options and recommendations that can be adapted to fit the unique needs of your family. Finally, I discuss the necessity of seeking help and support when needed. If you are concerned about your teen's technology use or behavior, there are a variety of resources available, from online support groups to professional counseling. By being proactive and seeking help early on, you can help your teen address any issues and develop healthy habits that will serve them well into the future. In summary, “Teenagers and Technology: Navigating the Digital World with Your Teen” is a comprehensive guide to helping parents navigate the digital world with their teens. By exploring the latest trends in teen technology use, the effects of technology on mental health, and strategies for promoting responsible technology use, I hope to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to help your teen thrive in the digital age.
Author : Devorah Heitner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351817837
Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Media expert Devorah Heitner, however, believes that technology offers huge potential to our children-if parents help them. Using the foundation of their own values and experiences, parents and educators can learn about the digital world to help set kids up for a lifetime of success in a world fueled by technology. Screenwise is a guide to understanding more about what it is like for children to grow up with technology, and to recognizing the special challenges-and advantages-that contemporary kids and teens experience thanks to this level of connection. In it, Heitner presents practical parenting "hacks": quick ideas that you can implement today that will help you understand and relate to your digital native. The book will empower parents to recognize that the wisdom that they have gained throughout their lives is a relevant and urgently needed supplement to their kid's digital savvy, and help them develop skills for managing the new challenges of parenting. Based on real-life stories from other parents and Heitner's wealth of knowledge on the subject, Screenwise teaches parents what they need to know in order to raise responsible digital citizens.
Author : James P. Steyer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781451658118
Includes discussion questions for parents and teachers.
Author : Mindy McKnight
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781538762189
Mindy McKnight, YouTube's favorite mom, shares the tools parents need to keep kids safe in their online lives--and shows how to create stronger family relationships as they do. A cross between Jen Hatmaker and Rosalind Wiseman, VIRAL PARENTING is a guide to raising responsible, safe, and communicative kids in the digital world. Mindy shares practical tools for having honest conversations with kids of all ages about privacy, bullying, respectfulness, and family time, while emphasizing the importance of trust and open communication. These strategies are timeless--whether applied to texting, snapping, Facebooking, kiking, or whatever social media platforms await us in the future, this book is ultimately about teaching children about personal responsibility and safety. Mindy shares practical tools for creating family rules for kids of all ages about privacy, bullying, respectfulness, and family time, while emphasizing the importance of trust and open communication. Using family contracts, guided conversations, device checks, and respectful but firm oversight, the McKnights have raised a close knit family and navigated the complexity of being world-wide internet celebrities with grace. McKnight will show any parent of any child or teen how that's done--setting non-negotiable guidelines and offering a savvy perspective toward privacy that audience have been begging for.
Author : Kara Powell,Art Bamford,Brad M. Griffin
Publisher : Sticky Faith
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Parenting
ISBN : 0991488075
Feel like your kids are drowning in a sea of new questions, apps, and devices? Want to talk about digital media more with your kids, but aren't sure how? Help is here. Every Parent's Guide to Navigating Our Digital World helps you think and talk differently about digital media, as you learn from inspiring and creative parents like you who navigate these ever-changing waters day after day. Drawing from the best research on media and youth, as well as our own conversations with parents and teenagers, this resource offers new breakthroughs for your most pressing tech-related dilemmas.
Author : Shimi Kang
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780735239555
A Harvard-trained psychiatrist and mom of 3 gives parents and educators the tech habits children need to achieve their full potential--and a 6-step plan to put them into action. You may have picked up on some warning signs: The more your 9-year-old son plays video games, the more distracted and irritable he becomes. Or maybe comparing her life to others on social media is leaving your teenaged daughter feeling down. Then there are the questions that are always looming: Should I limit screen time? Should I give my 11-year-old an iPhone? The Tech Solution is a to-the-point resource for parents and educators who want the best approach for raising kids in our digital world. It outlines all you need to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use. Dr. Kang simplifies cutting edge neuroscience to reveal a new understanding around how we metabolize experiences with technology that will lay the foundation for lasting success. On top of that, she offers practical advice for tackling specific concerns in the classroom or at home, whether it's possible tech addiction, anxiety, cyberbullying, or loneliness. With her 6-week 6-step plan for rebalancing your family's tech diet, Dr. Kang will help your child build healthy habits and make smart choices that will maximize the benefits of tech and minimize its risks. Use The Tech Solution to help your child avoid the pitfalls of today's digital world and to offer them guidance that will boost their brains and bodies, create meaningful connections, explore creative pursuits, and foster a sense of contribution and empowerment for many years to come.
Author : Rachel Simmonds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1735135410
Parenting Teens in a Digital World is an easy-to-read handbook for busy parents. As a mom of 3 and an educator for more than 20 years, Rachel Simmonds shares her insight from a parent and teacher perspective on how to create an open line of communication, how to partner with teachers, and how to handle the ever-changing world of technology. This book contains easy, actionable steps that parents can use to create boundaries in a safe space. This book tackles issues like how to teach compassion and empathy, how involved parents should be in school, and what parents can do to ensure their child's safety on the internet. Parenting Teens in a Digital World is a must read for parents who need concise, practical advice on navigating the digital world with their child.
Author : Richard Culatta
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781647820176
Kids deserve a better digital future. Help them create it. When it comes to raising children in a digital world, every parent feels underprepared and overwhelmed. We worry that our children will become addicted to online games, be victims of cyberbullying, or get lost down the rabbit hole of social media. We warn them about all the things they shouldn't do online, but we don't do nearly enough to teach them the skills of digital well-being. It's time to start a new conversation. In Digital for Good, EdTech expert Richard Culatta argues that technology can be a powerful tool for learning, solving humanity's toughest problems, and bringing us closer together. He offers a refreshingly positive framework for preparing kids to be successful in a digital world—one that encourages them to use technology proactively and productively—by outlining five qualities every young person should develop in order to become a thriving, contributing digital citizen: Be balanced: understand when and how much tech use is healthy Stay informed: discern between true and false information Be inclusive: treat others with respect and kindness online Be engaged: use tech to strengthen family relationships and community connections Stay alert: exercise caution and create safe digital spaces for others This practical guide will help parents and children discover the path to becoming effective digital citizens, all while making our online world a better place.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781785602641
This volume of examines the role of technology in the lives of children and adolescents. Topics addressed include: cyberbullying, video games and aggressive behavior, online gaming and the development of social skills, sexuality, child pornography, virtual communities for children, social networking and peer relations, and other related issues.
Author : John Palfrey,Urs Gasser
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781541618008
An essential guide for parents navigating the new frontier of hyper-connected kids. Today's teenagers spend about nine hours per day online. Parents of this ultra-connected generation struggle with decisions completely new to parenting: Should an eight-year-old be allowed to go on social media? How can parents help their children gain the most from the best aspects of the digital age? How can we keep kids safe from digital harm? John Palfrey and Urs Gasser bring together over a decade of research at Harvard to tackle parents' most urgent concerns. The Connected Parent is required reading for anyone trying to help their kids flourish in the fast-changing, uncharted territory of the digital age.
Author : Bex Lewis
Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780745957555
As featured on The Steve Wright Show on Radio 2. Equipping children to thrive and survive in the digital jungle Digital technology, social media, and online gaming are now a universal part of childhood. But are you worried about what your children might be doing online? What they might come across by accident? Or who might try to contact them through Facebook or Twitter? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or youth leader, you will want children to get the most out of new technology. But how do you tread the tightrope of keeping them safe online, whilst enabling them to seize and benefit from the wealth of opportunities on offer? Bex Lewis, an expert in social media and digital innovation, has written a much-needed and timely book full of sound research, practical tips, and realistic advice on how to keep children safe online. She puts the Internet scare stories and distorted statistics into context and offers clear and sensible guidelines to help children thrive in the digital jungle. Media coverage includes: BBC Radio 2: The Steve Wright Show, BBC Radio Tees, BBC Radio Newcastle, ITV Tyne Tees television , Real Radio, Sun FM, The Durham Times, The Northern Echo, The Sunderland Echo, Premier Radio.
Author : Brian Housman
Publisher : Randall House Publications
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0892656867
Every parent struggles to find a balance with cell phones, social networks, and video games in the lives of their kids. Most parents feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to set boundaries for their kids because they don't know what to do with the technology themselves. Tech Savvy Parenting will give parents the practical tools and resources needed to help the whole family use technology wisely and responsibly. It is a valuable resource allowing parents to move from being frustrated to being tech savvy. This full-color book includes 22 infographics and 18 resources that help bring the technical information to life.
Author : Kaveri Subrahmanyam,David Smahel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781441962782
Youth around the world are fittingly described as digital natives because of their comfort and skill with technological hardware and content. Recent studies indicate that an overwhelming majority of children and teenagers use the Internet, cell phones, and other mobile devices. Equipped with familiarity and unprecedented access, it is no wonder that adolescents consume, create, and share copious amounts of content. But is there a cost? Digital Youth: The Role of Media in Development recognizes the important role of digital tools in the lives of teenagers and presents both the risks and benefits of these new interactive technologies. From social networking to instant messaging to text messaging, the authors create an informative and relevant guidebook that goes beyond description to include developmental theory and implications. Also woven throughout the book is an international sensitivity and understanding that clarifies how, despite the widespread popularity of digital communication, technology use varies between groups globally. Other specific topics addressed include: Sexuality on the Internet. Online identity and self-presentation. Morality, ethics, and civic engagement. Technology and health. Violence, cyberbullying, and victimization. Excessive Internet use and addictive behavior. This comprehensive volume is a must-have reference for researchers, clinicians, and graduate students across such disciplines as developmental/clinical child/school psychology, social psychology, media psychology, medical and allied health professions, education, and social work.