"'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,...

"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...

"Today, children spend more time interacting with screens and less time playing outside or interacting with family. Screen Kids will empower you to make positive changes. This newly revised edition features the latest research and interactive assessments, so you can best confront the issues technology creates in your home"--

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. Full...

"From New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind, an essential investigation into the collapse of youth mental health-and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist...

"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.

"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...

Are you ever overwhelmed with the amount of information online? Find out how to navigate the online world easily and safely.

"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,...

A parent's guide to the world of online computing offers a helpful overview of the latest Internet technology and buzzwords that examines how children and teens are using the Internet, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of the Web, and discusses such topics as Social Networking, Online Journaling, Cyber Bullying, and more.