Download or read book The Art of Screen Time written by Anya Kamenetz and published by Public Affairs. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Screens have become an essential part of modern childhood. This book will show you how to parent with them instead of against them."--Page 4 of cover
Download or read book The Screen Strong Solution written by Melanie Hempe and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yesterday, our kids were dressing up in princess costumes and tracking mud in the house. Today, they are lost in a virtual world, obsessed with video games, social media, and smartphones. As a result, kids are getting hurt. They have become more stressed, anxious, and depressed. And families are being pulled apart. But it's not too late to win back your kids. In "The Screen Strong Solution," you will learn how to free your child from screen addiction and obsession. Based on scientific research and authentic experiences, Melanie Hempe, RN by trade and mother of four, lays out the step-by-step game plan you'll need to reclaim your kids and reconnect your family. You'll learn why your child craves screen time, what building blocks are necessary for healthy development, how to nurture the most important relationships in your child's life, and how to replace the digital world with the real one. Today is the day to rethink the screens in your home, reclaim your kids, and reconnect your family.
Download or read book Redeeming Productivity written by Reagan Rose and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling overwhelmed and unproductive? The answer isn’t to do more. What image forms in your mind when you think of productivity? An assembly line? Spreadsheets? Business suits or workplace uniforms? In the ancient world, productivity didn't conjure images like these. Instead, it referred to crop yield and fruit bearing. This agrarian imagery helps us understand productivity through a biblical lens. Jesus taught, By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit (John 15:8). Who doesn’t want to have a truly productive life—to bear much fruit? But how does this happen in the places we hold dear—the home, workplace, and in our communities? We often feel overworked and overrun, defeated and discouraged. The world says be productive so that you can get all you can out of this life. The Bible says be productive so you can gain more of the next life. In Redeeming Productivity, author Reagan Rose explores how God’s glory is the purpose for which He planted us. And he shows how productivity must be firmly rooted in the gospel. Only through our connection to Christ—the True Vine—are we empowered to produce good fruit. This book shows how we can maintain the vitality of that connection through simple, life-giving disciplines. Readers will discover manageable applications like giving God the first fruits of our days. Additionally, Reagan discusses how our perspective on suffering is transformed as we see trials as God’s pruning for greater productivity.
Download or read book Creating a Tech Healthy Family written by Andrea Davis and published by Andrea Davis. This book was released on 2020-09-27 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyberbullying. Pornography. Inappropriate texting. Anxiety. Depression. Screen addiction. Families, worldwide, are grappling with the Herculean task of tackling technology with their kids. "Should your kids have their own cell phone?" "What rules, consequences, rewards do you set up?" "How do you protect them from getting addicted to video games and social media?" "How can you shield them from pornography?" Parents need a strategy, a workable plan to help them navigate technology while strengthening their bond with their kids. Creating a Tech-Healthy Family gives you the tools, resources, and the points of discussion to create your Family Technology Plan so you can create healthy tech boundaries and feel more confident in your ability to raise children in a digital world. Inside, you'll discover how to host Family Tech Discussions to: Build sensible boundaries when using technology as a family. Create a Family Tech Plan to be more intentional about screen use. Set screen time rules and guidelines that work for your family. Answer the "Can I have a cellphone?" or "Can I have a smartphone?" question with confidence. Learn and practice self-awareness around social media, gaming, video streaming. Stay safe online from predators, bullies, and pornography. Practice healthy, screen-free recharging as a family. "Andrea is a masterful teacher. [The discussion guides in this book] inspire collaboration, conversation, and accountability. Her work has changed my family, and I know it will change yours too." -Rachel Nielson, mother of two and podcaster at 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms "We've felt very strongly about limiting screens and using them wisely, but I kind of struggled with how to get everyone on board and keep them on board. We've known to be intentional. We've known to have restrictions. And we've known to protect our family from the dangers. But we were struggling with buy-in and this has helped so much!" -Steven and Sarah Harward, parents of four "I love having this resource-it's helping me navigate the challenges we are facing and will face [with technology in our home]. I love the research behind the information presented and the short, clear lesson [plans]. I also appreciate having ways to personalize our technology plan for our family's needs." -Danielle Porter, mother of six
Download or read book The Art of Screen Time written by Anya Kamenetz and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally: an evidence-based, reassuring guide to what to do about kids and screens, from video games to social media. 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 by. In The Art of Screen Time, Anya Kamenetz -- an expert on education and technology, as well as a mother of two young children -- takes a refreshingly practical look at the subject. Surveying hundreds of fellow parents on their practices and ideas, and cutting through a thicket of inconclusive studies and overblown claims, she hones a simple message, a riff on Michael Pollan's well-known "food rules": Enjoy Screens. Not too much. Mostly with others. This brief but powerful dictum forms the backbone of a philosophy that will help parents moderate technology in their children's lives, curb their own anxiety, and create room for a happy, healthy family life with and without screens.
Download or read book REWIRED written by Femi Reis and published by Femi Reis. This book was released on 2023-07-29 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draw your own guided plan to: ◆Reclaim your solitude ◆Regain you focus ◆Take back your time ◆Break free from the drain of self-depleting technologies that are part of our work and life In the midst of an ever-advancing digital landscape, we find ourselves ensnared in the web of technologies and tools that permeate our daily lives. Our mental and emotional space have been invaded by platforms that are constantly sapping our solitude, focus and time without us realizing the full extent of their damage. If this drain goes unabated, our mental health will be adversely affected, and a breakdown will be the ultimate inevitable outcome. This is something we can’t afford. REWIRED presents a simple and compelling counterplan, developed and implemented by the reader to suit their unique circumstances. Here you will get to understand the hidden impacts of technology on your wellbeing, and use the actions worksheets to develop a very practical action plan to help you cultivate solitude, regain focus, and reclaim time. REWIRED is not just another self-help book; it's a call to action, a manual for resistance against the pervasive hold of self-depleting technologies. This book is not about rejecting technology but about reshaping our relationship with it. It is a guide for those who seek a balanced digital life—one that enhances creativity, deepens real connections, and fosters peace of mind and personal growth.
Download or read book Caring for Your Baby and Young Child written by Steven P. Shelov and published by Bantam Dell Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A latest edition of a best-selling reference features a new design and expanded information on the preschooler years, in a guide that covers topics ranging from infant care and food allergies to sleeping habits and autism. Original.
Download or read book Unschooling To University written by Judy L. Arnall and published by Professional Parenting. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School is one option for education; homeschooling is the second, and unschooling is the third. Many parents are frustrated by the school system, perhaps because of bullying, crowded classrooms, and outdated, dull, online courses. Disengaged learners that have no say in their coerced curriculum tend to act out, tune out, or drop out. Education must change and unschooling is the fastest-growing alternative method of learning. Two decades ago, students registered with their local school based on their house address. Now, with the internet, students are borderless. Learning can occur anywhere, anytime, anyway and from anyone-including self-taught. Self-directing their education, unschoolers learn through: - Play - Projects - Reading - Volunteering - Video games - Sports - Mentorship - Travel - Life This book explores the path of 30 unschooled children who self-directed all or part of their education and were accepted by universities, colleges, and other postsecondary schools. Most have already graduated. What children need most are close relationships-parents, teachers, siblings, relatives, coaches, and mentors within a wider community, not just within an institutional school. Educational content is everywhere. Caring relationships are not. Families that embrace unschooling, do not have to choose between a quality education and a relaxed, connected family lifestyle. They can have both.
Download or read book The Future of Happiness written by Amy Blankson and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology, at least in theory, is improving our productivity, efficiency, and communication. The one thing it's not doing is making us happier. We are experiencing historically high levels of depression and dissatisfaction. But we can change that. Knowing that technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve in form and function, we need to know how to navigate the future to achieve a better balance between technology, productivity, and well-being. Technology can drive—not diminish—human happiness. In The Future of Happiness, author Amy Blankson, cofounder of the global positive psychology consulting firm GoodThink, unveils five strategies successful individuals can use, not just to survive—but actually thrive—in the Digital Age: • Stay Grounded to focus your energy and increase productivity • Know Thyself through app-driven data to strive toward your potential • Train Your Brain to develop and sustain an optimistic mindset • Create a Habitat for Happiness to maximize the spaces where you live, work, and learn • Be a Conscious Innovator to help make the world a better place By rethinking when, where, why, and how you use technology, you will not only influence your own well-being but also help shape the future of your community. Discover how technologies can transform the idea of "I'll be happy when . . ." to being happy now.
Download or read book Children Adolescents and the Media written by Victor C. Strasburger and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2002-03-26 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking an approach grounded in the media effects tradition, this book provides a comprehensive, research-oriented treatment of how children and adolescents interact with the media. Chapters review the latest findings as well as seminal studies that have helped frame the issues in such areas as advertising, violence, video games, sexuality, drugs, body image and eating disorders, music, and the Internet. Each chapter is liberally sprinkled with illustrations, examples from the media, policy debates, and real-life instances of media impact.
Download or read book Stories from Quarantine written by The New York Times and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Previously published as The decameron project."
Download or read book Caring for Your School age Child written by Edward L. Schor and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is filled with essential parenting advice for understanding the challenging middle years of childhood, during which children master the skills and habits that determine future health and well-being. 100+ two-color illustrations.
Download or read book Fitness Information for Teens 5th Ed written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Includes index and resource information.
Download or read book Eat Well Keep Moving 3rd Edition written by Cheung, Lillian and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eat Well & Keep Moving, Third Edition, includes thoroughly updated nutrition and activity guidelines, multidisciplinary lessons for fourth and fifth graders, eight core Principles of Healthy Living, and a new Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate to help kids make healthy food choices.
Download or read book Spoiled Right written by Meghan Owenz and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Spoiled Right allows you to cut through the noise so you can provide kids the childhoods they deserve. Get this book!" -Richard Freed, psychologist and author of Wired Child "I am so glad this book exists. As a parent, educator, and screentime consultant aware of the modern challenges presented by excess screen use, I am constantly searching for research-based strategies to apply in my own home and in my work with clients. Dr. Owenz's book is not only chock full of the research we need to support child-centered developmental choices, but it also provides parents and caregivers with practical and tactical 'to-do's' to put intention into (research-backed) action. It's not about 'less screens'; it's about more of the high-quality life experiences that truly contribute to healthy development. Dr. Owenz approaches the challenge of screentime with empathy, warmth, and personal experience to show that less screentime is not only possible, it's preferable in the long run. It is easy to tell parents 'do less screentime, ' but to have a resource that actually maps out the five key ingredients (her S.P.O.I.L. method) for raising healthy and happy children is truly awesome. This book will be a go-to resource for me for a long time!" -Emily Cherkin, MA Ed, and The Screentime Consultant From the author of popular parenting blog, Screen-Free Parenting. If kids are supposed to be spending less time on screens, what should they be doing instead? This book answers that question and gives parents and those who work with them, a science-backed, developmentally appropriate system for emphasizing alternative activities of childhood that can incidentally reduce screen time and minimize the negative effects. It's the much needed "what to do" answer in response to the heavy-handed "what not to do" mandates about children's screen time. Dr. Owenz suggests caregivers do not need another thing to avoid, and instead should be focusing on what children need more of, like social time, play opportunities, outdoor experiences, chores, and a strong relationship with reading. Meghan Owenz, PhD is an author, parent, counseling psychologist, and professor at Penn State University, Berks. She is the co-founder and writer of the popular parenting website, Screen-Free Parenting. She is a regular speaker on the topic of children's screen time and uses her expertise to advocate for science-backed changes to policies and practices that affect children's well-being. She also created the board game, Starting Lines, to fight creative decline and reward children's out-of-the-box thinking. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children who are thriving with very limited screen time.
Download or read book The Smart Parent s Guide written by Jennifer Trachtenberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-03-16 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do! “ Moms and dads need expert guidelines, especially when it comes to their kids’ health. This book reveals the inside strategies I use myself—I’m a parent, too!— to avoid critical, common blunders where it matters most: in the ER, pediatrics ward, all-night pharmacy, exam room, or any other medical hot spot for kids. These tips could save your child’s life one day. Even tomorrow.” –Dr. Jen Making health care decisions for your child can be overwhelming in this age of instant information. It’s easy to feel like you know next to nothing or way too much. Either way, you may resort to guessing instead of making smart choices. That’s why the nation’s leading health care oversight group, The Joint Commission, joined forces with Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg on this book: to help you make the right decisions, whether you’re dealing with a checkup or a full-blown crisis. The Smart Parent’s Guide will give you the information you need to manage the pediatric health care system. Dr. Jen understands the questions parents face—as a mom, she’s faced them herself. She walks you through everything: from how to choose the best ER for kids (not adults) to when to give a kid medicine (or not to) to how pediatricians care for their own children (prepare to be surprised). Her goal is your goal: to protect the health of your children. There simply is nothing more important.
Download or read book Mobile Sensing in Psychology written by Matthias R. Mehl and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2023-10-06 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can large-scale, real-time, and real-world data on people’s behaviors, interactions, and environments improve psychological measurement, or lead to customized psychological interventions? Written expressly for social and behavioral scientists, this cutting-edge handbook describes the key concepts and tools of mobile sensing and explains how to plan and conduct a mobile sensing study. Renowned experts address the whats, whys, and how-tos of collecting "big data" using smartphones and other wearables, and explore which research questions can best be addressed with these tools. Modern statistical methods for analyzing mobile sensing data are described--for example, dynamic structural equation modeling, network modeling, and machine learning, including deep neural networks. The book includes best-practice research examples of applications in clinical psychology, aging, neuroscience, health, emotions, relationships, personality, the workplace, and other areas. Key methodological challenges and ethical/privacy issues are highlighted throughout.
