Bibliograph

Screenwise, helping kids thrive (and survive) in their digital world, Devorah Heitner, PhD

Type

Label

Screenwise, helping kids thrive (and survive) in their digital world, Devorah Heitner, PhD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-234) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Screenwise

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

936534365

Responsibility statement

Devorah Heitner, PhD

Sub title

helping kids thrive (and survive) in their digital world

Summary

Offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents worry that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted by their digital devices. Media expert Devorah Heitner, however, believes that technology offers huge potential to our children, if parents help them navigate the challenges. In this highly practical guide, Heitner empowers parents to recognize that the wisdom they have gained throughout their lives is a relevant and urgently needed supplement to their kids' digital savvy. When successfully combined, good judgment and technical know-how create responsible digital citizens.--COVER

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Raising digital natives -- The kids are alright -- Assessing your own digital literacy -- Becoming a tech-positive parent -- Empathy is the app -- Family life in the digital age -- Friendship and dating in the digital age -- School life in the digital age -- Growing up in public -- Conclusion : digital citizenship for the next generation

Target audience

adult

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