Raising Children in a Digital Age

Author: Bex Lewis
Publisher: Lion Books
ISBN: 0745957552
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
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.

Raising Humans in a Digital World

Author: Diana Graber
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0814439802
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
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.

Raising Your Child in a Digital World

Author: Kristy Goodwin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925048681
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Raising Your Child in a Digital World investigates the most current research on new technology, busts a lot of myths, explores the educational benefits of time online and helps parents to successfully guide their children to balance 'screen time' with 'green time'. Dr Goodwin's message is that mixed messages and confusing information abound about the benefits and traps of new technology on kids. Her book outlines the ways in which technology can help children in their natural development in regards to physical, mental and social relating skills. Raising Your Child in a Digital World explores the obstacles and technology myths that confront modern parents. In doing so, Dr Goodwin provides concrete advice on how to develop healthy digital habits in your children and protect their emotional and mental health. The book is shaped around the seven essential building blocks for young children's development, namely, Attachment and Relationships, Language, Sleep, Play, Physical movement, Nutrition, and Executive function skills.

Transcendent Parenting

Author: Sun Lim
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0190088982
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Whether members of the family are headed to school or work, smartphones accompany family members throughout the day. The growing sophistication of mobile communication has unleashed a proliferation of apps, channels, and platforms that link parents to their children and the key institutions in their lives. While parents may feel empowered by their ability to provide their children assistance with a click on their smartphone, they may also feel pressured and overwhelmed by this need to always be on call for their children. This book focuses on the phenomenon of transcendent parenting, where parents actively use technology to go beyond traditional, physical practices of parenting. In drawing on the experiences of intensely digitally-connected families in Singapore to tell a global story, Sun Sun Lim argues how transcendent parenting can embody and convey, intentionally or not, the parenting priorities in these households. Chapters outline how parents exploit mobile connectivity to transcend the physical distance between themselves and their children, the online and offline social interaction environments, and the timelessness of seemingly ceaseless parenting. Transcendent Parenting further explores how mobile communication allows parents to be more involved than ever in their children's lives, leaving readers to question whether or not parents have become too involved as a result. With its clear discussions of the effects of transcendent parenting on parents' wellbeing and children's personal development, Transcendent Parenting will appeal to a broad audience of readers, from scholars, educators and policy makers to parents and young people across the globe.

Young Children in a Digital Age

Author: Lorraine Kaye
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317618955
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
Young children are born into a digital world and it is not unusual to see preschool children intuitively swiping screens and confidently pressing buttons. There is much debate about the impact of the increased access to technology on young children’s health and wellbeing with claims that it damages their social skills and emotional development. This timely new textbook examines how developments in technology, particularly mobile and touch screen technology, have impacted on children’s lives and how when used appropriately it can support all aspects of their development. Clearly linking theory and research to everyday practice, the book offers guidance on: The role of technology in the early years curriculum Developing young children’s understanding of safe and responsible use of technology The role of the adult within digital play activities Using technology to enhance and develop young children’s creativity Technology and language acquisition Featuring a wide range of case studies and examples to show how the ideas described can be put into practice, this is essential reading for all early years students and practitioners that want to know how they can harness technology in a meaningful way to support young children’s learning and development.

PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Author: DAVID SANDUA
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
In an increasingly digitized world, parenting has become an unprecedented challenge. This book is an essential guide to navigating the complexities of parenting in the digital age. It addresses how devices and screens have changed family dynamics, offering both opportunities and obstacles. From the impact on children's physical and mental development to the quality of family time, the book offers comprehensive insight and practical strategies for addressing these challenges.How do you balance screen time with meaningful family activities? How do you ensure your children's online safety without stifling their independence? How can you, as a parent, model healthy digital behavior? This book answers all these questions and more, providing a roadmap for raising balanced children in a digital world. It not only focuses on the challenges, but also highlights how technology can be a powerful tool for improving education and family time. With a proactive approach and realistic solutions, this book is the perfect companion for any parent who wants to ensure that their children not only survive but thrive in the digital age.

Parenting in the Digital Age

Author: T.J. Ravenscroft
Publisher: RWG Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 49

Book Description
In a world where technology is deeply intertwined with everyday life, parenting has taken on new complexities. Parenting in the Digital Age: Raising Kids in a Tech-Driven World by T.J. Ravenscroft delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape. This essential guide explores the delicate balance between embracing technological advancements and protecting children from the lurking dangers online. From the dark underbelly of the internet, where identity theft and cyberbullying thrive, to the innovative solutions like digital fingerprints, this book offers a comprehensive look at the risks and rewards of raising tech-savvy kids. T.J. Ravenscroft provides insightful strategies for parents who want to equip their children with the necessary skills to navigate the digital world safely, without stifling their curiosity or potential. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just beginning your journey, this book is your roadmap to raising responsible and informed children in an ever-evolving technological era.

Phone Off Life On: Finding Balance in the Digital Age

Author: Ranjot Singh Chahal
Publisher: Rana Books Uk
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
In "Phone Off Life On: Finding Balance in the Digital Age," author Ranjot Chahal presents a compelling exploration of the modern-day digital dilemma and offers practical solutions to reduce smartphone usage. This thought-provoking book delves into the allure of technology, the downsides of digital overload, and the impact on physical and mental health. Through insightful chapters, readers will discover techniques to disconnect for a happier life, reconnect with themselves and others, and thrive in the offline world. With 100 actionable ways to reduce smartphone dependency, this book provides a roadmap to achieving a healthy relationship with technology and embracing a more fulfilling and present life. Whether you're seeking personal growth or seeking to raise digital-aware children, "Phone Off Life On" is a must-read guide for navigating the digital age mindfully and finding true balance in an interconnected world.

Screen-obsessed: Parenting In The Digital Age

Author: Wonsun Shin
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9811203881
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Screen-obsessed: Parenting in the Digital Age is the first book solely focusing on parental supervision of children's media use. This book distills important information regarding how parents can effectively guide their offspring living in the multimedia environment. This book discusses an extensive range of theories, issues, and subjects of parental mediation. Readers will discover how parental mediation works, new and traditional theoretical facets, and how this knowledge can be applied in various settings pertinent to the family.

Media Education for a Digital Generation

Author: Julie Frechette
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317402987
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
Media education for digital citizenship is predicated upon the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and produce media content and communication in a variety of forms. While many media literacy approaches overemphasize the end-goal of accessing digital media content through the acquisition of various technology, software, apps and analytics, this book argues that the goals for comprehensive and critical digital literacy require grasping the means through which communication is created, deployed, used, and shared, regardless of which tools or platforms are used for meaning making and social interaction. Drawing upon the intersecting matrices of digital literacy and media literacy, the volume provides a framework for developing critical digital literacies by exploring the necessary skills and competencies for engaging students as citizens of the digital world.