Horizon Information Portal

Click here for NICC Library Webpage

Click here for NICC Library Webpage

Calmar New Materials

Peosta New Materials

Digital kids : how to balance screen time, and why it matters / Martin L. Kutscher, MD.

by Kutscher, Martin L. author.

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.

144 pages ; 22 cm

Introduction -- The recent explosion of digital technology and services -- The Internet: the good part -- The extent of screen-time usage -- Haven't people declared the "end of civilization" with previous advances? -- The parents' dilemma and role in setting limits -- The problems of screen-time use are on a spectrum -- Organization of this book -- 1. Problems with the use of digital technology -- Psychological/learning effects of digital technology -- Neurological effects of digital technology abuse -- Physical effects of digital media use -- 2. Problems with content of digital technology -- Social media -- Does exposure to pornography and other media affect sexuality? -- Does media exposure increase the risk of violent behavior? -- Do violent video games lead to violent behavior? -- Does media affect substance use? -- Resultant American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations regarding digital media -- 3. Problems regarding specific populations -- Very young children and screen time -- Children with ADHD and screen time -- Children with ASD and screen time -- 4. The parental role -- What kind of role model am I for my child? -- How do I set limits for my child? -- 5. Setting up the rules: the family meeting and agreement -- The family meeting -- The agreement -- 6. Internet Addiction: the far end of Internet problems (with Natalie Rosin) -- Internet problems cover a whole range of severity -- What is an addiction? -- How does someone get addicted? -- How common is Internet addiction? -- Why is digital media so addictive? -- What are particularly addictive Internet activities? -- What personal traits are associated with Internet addiction? -- How do we treat Internet addiction? -- 7. Summary -- The recent explosion of digital technology and services -- The extent of screen-time usage -- The parents' dilemma and role in setting limits -- Problems with the use of digital technology -- Problems with the content of digital technology -- Problems regarding specific populations -- The parental role -- Setting up the rules: the family meeting and agreement -- Internet Addiction: the far end of Internet problems.

For many children and teens daily Internet use is the norm - but where should we draw the line when it comes to digital media usage? This handy book lays out the essential information needed to understand and prevent excessive Internet use that negatively impacts behaviour, education, family life, and even physical health. Martin L. Kutscher, MD analyses neurological, psychological and educational research and draws on his own experience to show when Internet use stops being a good thing and starts to become excessive. He shows how to spot digital addictions, and offers whole family approaches for limiting the harmful effects of too much screen time, such as helping kids to learn to control their own Internet use. He tackles diverse questions ranging from the effects of laptops in the classroom and reading on a digital screen, to whether violent videogames lead to aggression. The author also explains how ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can make you more susceptible to Internet addiction, suggesting practical strategies to suit these specific needs. Discussing both the good and bad aspects of the internet, this book tells you everything you need to know to help children and young people use the internet in a healthy, balanced way.

Horizon Information Portal 3.25_9807

Powered by SirsiDynix

© 2001-2013 SirsiDynix All rights reserved.

Horizon Information Portal