Screen Time Solutions and Family Tech Habits

A Judgment-free Guide to Becoming A Tech-intentional Family

by Cherkin, Emily

Book - 2024

A practical guide to limiting screen time and strengthening the family. A practical guide to limiting screen time and strengthening the family. Show less

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Screen Time Is Not Forever

by Verdick, Elizabeth

Board Book - 2021

Describes the importance of setting limits for screen time and offers suggestions for setting up rules for using screens, what to do during downtime and wisely using screen time. Describes the importance of setting limits for screen time and offers suggestions for setting up rules for using screens, what to do during downtime and wisely using screen time. Show less

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Childhood Unplugged

Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance

by Martinko, Katherine Johnson

Book - 2023

With a calming, nonjudgmental approach, this book is a lifeline for anyone who questions the role of digital media and yearns for the young people in their life to experience the profound beauty and magic of childhood. With a calming, nonjudgmental approach, this book is a lifeline for anyone who questions the role of digital media and yearns for the young people in their life to experience the profound beauty and magic of childhood. Show less

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Tech Generation

Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World

by Mike Brooks, PhD

eAudiobook - 2019

Brooks and Lasser, psychologists with extensive experience working with kids, parents and teachers, combine cutting-edge research and expertise to create an engaging and helpful guide emphasizing the importance of the parent-child relationship. Brooks and Lasser, psychologists with extensive experience working with kids, parents and teachers, combine cutting-edge research and expertise to create an engaging and helpful guide emphasizing the importance of the parent-child relationship. Show less

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https://screentimenetwork.org/

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The Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay is a coalition of practitioners, educators, advocates and parents working to promote a healthy childhood by reducing the amount of time kids spend with digital devices. The Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay is a coalition of practitioners, educators, advocates and parents working to promote a healthy childhood by reducing the amount of time kids spend with digital devices. Show less

Unplugged

by Antony, Steve

Book - 2018

A robot named Blip loves being plugged into the black-and-white world of the computer, where she plays games all day. One day, Blip trips over her wire an...Show more A robot named Blip loves being plugged into the black-and-white world of the computer, where she plays games all day. One day, Blip trips over her wire and tumbles outside. Suddenly, Blip experiences a world of colors and fun. When Blip returns home, she realizes that it is more fun being with friends than being plugged into the computer. Show less

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The Art of Screen Time

How your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life

by Kamenetz, Anya

Book - 2018

Kamenetz, an expert on education and technology, takes a refreshingly practical look at screen time. She hones a simple message, a riff on Michael Pollan's well-known food rules: Enjoy Screens. Not too much. Mostly with others. Kamenetz, an expert on education and technology, takes a refreshingly practical look at screen time. She hones a simple message, a riff on Michael Pollan's well-known food rules: Enjoy Screens. Not too much. Mostly with others. Show less

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Reset Your Child's Brain

A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of

by Victoria L. Dunckley, MD

eBook - 2015

While no one in today's connected world can completely shun electronic stimuli, Dunckley shows how the most vulnerable amongst us can and should be spared their damaging effects. While no one in today's connected world can completely shun electronic stimuli, Dunckley shows how the most vulnerable amongst us can and should be spared their damaging effects. Show less

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Parenting in the Screen Age

A Guide To Calm Conversations

by Ruston, Delaney

eBook - 2020

Packed with evidence-based insights on screen time from researchers, input from kids and teens, and solutions drawn from Dr. Ruston's own messy parenting struggles, this guide shows you how to start and sustain productive family talks about tech. Packed with evidence-based insights on screen time from researchers, input from kids and teens, and solutions drawn from Dr. Ruston's own messy parenting struggles, this guide shows you how to start and sustain productive family talks about tech. Show less

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Unplugged

by Korman, Gordon

Book - 2021

The spoiled son of a tech billionaire, Jett Baranov, gets dropped off by his parents at a camp called Oasis, where he's forced to give up his tech and participate in outdoor activities. The spoiled son of a tech billionaire, Jett Baranov, gets dropped off by his parents at a camp called Oasis, where he's forced to give up his tech and participate in outdoor activities. Show less

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https://www.generationwild.com/the-list

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There are a million fun things to do outside when you're a kid. Maybe more. But where do you start? How about a list of 100 things every kid absolutely has to do before they're 12! There are a million fun things to do outside when you're a kid. Maybe more. But where do you start? How about a list of 100 things every kid absolutely has to do before they're 12! Show less

Balanced and Barefoot

How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children

by Hanscom, Angela J.

Book - 2016

Discusses the developmental and sensory issues plaguing children today and argues that children need unrestricted play in nature to develop healthy sensory and motor skills and become balanced, strong and creative children. Discusses the developmental and sensory issues plaguing children today and argues that children need unrestricted play in nature to develop healthy sensory and motor skills and become balanced, strong and creative children. Show less

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1000 Hours Outside

Activities to Match Screen Time With Green Time

by Yurich, Ginny

Book - 2022

Provides a guide to screen-free outdoor games, crafts and activities. Provides a guide to screen-free outdoor games, crafts and activities. Show less

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Raising Generation Tech

Preparing Your Children for a Media-Fueled World

by Taylor, Jim

eBook - 2012

Taylor guides parents through when to expose kids to popular culture and technology when they are developmentally ready and then gives them the perspectives, attitudes, and tools they need to thrive in this digital age. Taylor guides parents through when to expose kids to popular culture and technology when they are developmentally ready and then gives them the perspectives, attitudes, and tools they need to thrive in this digital age. Show less

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Kids, Sex & Screens

Raising Strong, Resilient Children in the Sexualized Digital Age

by Dr. Jillian Roberts

eBook - 2018

You can mitigate the risks your child faces navigating a sensational and sometimes disturbing world so that they grow up healthy and strong using Robert's "Seven-Point Compass" as a navigational tool. You can mitigate the risks your child faces navigating a sensational and sometimes disturbing world so that they grow up healthy and strong using Robert's "Seven-Point Compass" as a navigational tool. Show less

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Growing Up Social

Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World

by Chapman, Gary

eAudiobook - 2014

Learn how to take back your home from an over-dependence on screens. Discover the five A+ skills needed to give your child the relational edge in a screen-driven world: affection, appreciation, anger management, apology and attention. Learn how to take back your home from an over-dependence on screens. Discover the five A+ skills needed to give your child the relational edge in a screen-driven world: affection, appreciation, anger management, apology and attention. Show less

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Raising Humans in A Digital World

Helping Kids Build A Healthy Relationship With Technology

by Graber, Diana

Book - 2019

Guide for parents that discusses ways to teach kids to use technology wisely. Covering how to help kids balance online and real-life activities, how to de...Show more Guide for parents that discusses ways to teach kids to use technology wisely. Covering how to help kids balance online and real-life activities, how to develop social-emotional skills, protect their personal information and become positive role models in the digital world. Show less

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The Enchanted Hour

The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction

by Gurdon, Meghan Cox

Book - 2019

Highlights the benefits and importance of reading aloud. Draws on the latest neurological and behavioral research to show the impact reading aloud can have on adults and children. Highlights the benefits and importance of reading aloud. Draws on the latest neurological and behavioral research to show the impact reading aloud can have on adults and children. Show less

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