Read Online Raising Humans in a Digital World Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology Audible Audio Edition Diana Graber Jill Blackwood AMACOM Books

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 7 hours and 39 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Unabridged Publisher AMACOM Audible.com Release Date January 15, 2019 Whispersync for Voice Ready Language English, English ASIN B07HM86R2S

Raising Humans in a Digital World Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology Audible Audio Edition Diana Graber Jill Blackwood AMACOM Books Reviews

• Diana writes about the digital world that our children contend with - in way that does not shame or debase tech, but rather makes a strong case for the need to help children (and adults!) understand how to deal responsibly and ethically with our digital citizenship. Some of the information in this book will be shocking to adults - there is so much that our children have to contend with of which we are not always aware! Read this book, download the study guide, and work with your community to find ways to support our children and learn more about being a responsible digital citizen!!
• MUST READ IF YOU HAVE KIDS IN TEENAGE YEARS.
  Diana explains very well the complex world of technology and how it affects our kids,our schools and our family life.
  She provides a full review of tools available and resources you can use as a parent or a teacher to guide kids along the road of becoming tech-wise adults.
• After buying this book, before I met the author Diana Graber, i had no thought of meeting her. I maximized my amazement after listening to her over an hour and amplified my enthusiasm to delve into the wisdom-laden paragraphs of this book. Parents, educators...A must-read book...
• As a mother of three (two are teenagers), I found the tips in this book invaluable. Smartphones and digital streaming and YouTube are here to stay. In fact, it is difficult to avoid the technology even if you want to. There is an app for everything--for students, community sports teams, fundraising, car insurance, travel, shopping--apps make everything easier but they require a plugged-in device, and that plugged-in device is Pandora's box. What we need now is education about how to use this technology and how to set boundaries. It can be a wonderfully creative tool but also a mental health disaster. There is no right way to approach it, rather many paths based upon age, personality, and needs. This book understands the advantages and disadvantages of a digital world and works to help kids develop a healthy relationship with said world. This book is timely, relevant, and compassionate. A must-read for families and educators!
• Parents often use the rules and patterns of their parents when making critical decisions about how to raise their own children. But what happens when the environment has changed considerably and you don’t know what to do?
  
  After all your parents did not have to deal with questions like
  
  * How much “screen time” is appropriate at what ages?
  * What activities are age appropriate on different digital devices?
  
  So what do do? Well, when it comes to screens and connectivity, this books is your best starting point.
  
  Diana goes through what sorts of things are age appropriate and explains how these things fit in from a childhood development standpoint so you can understand the reasoning behind them. She suggests wonderful activities to get your kids engaged without diminishing their ability to develop other much needed skills.
  
  This book is easy to understand. Diana is not writing this from an ivory tower. She is writing this from experience as a parent with two daughters and as an educator in this area with a media psychology background. She has been doing this for years and understands what works and doesn’t.
  
  This new world is wonderful for parents and kids but, like anything, you need to understand how to use these new tools and devices constructively or there are some unintended side effects. Kids will need to learn how to use these devices eventually, banning them is not an option, so the next best thing is teaching your kids how to use them effectively and safely.
  
  Diana explains that you can do this successfully and it is doable. She tells you how!
  
  (Review is based on an early copy of this book.)
• Raising kids in our digital world is far different than those June Clever days. June didn't deal with sexting, cyberbullying, online predators and revenge porn, but today's parents do. And that's why we need a sane, smart, research-based tool to help us parent. There are dozens of books on cyber-safety available, but use caution. Please review the credentials and experience of the writer. Diana Graber is stellar. She stands apart from all the rest. I wrote the foreword to Raising Humans in a Digital World, because I believe so much her work. I've watched Diana teach, heard her speak, have seen her strategies on the TODAY show, and have had the pleasure of meeting her personally. Not only does Diana know research and cyber safety, but she also knows what works for kids. She teaches real kids in real classes across the U.S. on cyber-safety. That means this book is field-tested with children, and there is no better test for a book. She also realizes that raising human beings in a digital-driven world takes more than just teaching them rules about internet safety and putting filters on computers. Kids must also learn to navigate their new virtual playground. Developing social-emotional skills, identifying fake news, avoiding cyberbullies and online predators, and balancing virtual worlds vs. real life are crucial. Please read this book and then pass it on to others. Apply the information in your homes. Teach the skills to you child. Graber will help us raise strong, moral digital children.
• Diana Graber has created one of the most down-to-earth, relatable and necessary parenting books I’ve come across in a long time! Her user-friendly approach to raising kids in a digital world is like reading through a home-improvement guide for families. Instead of being bogged down with long, scientific jargon, Diana uses relatable, real life examples and solutions to connect families with the vital skills needed to a build a healthy foundation of responsible tech in their lives. Her education and wealth of experience as a parent and educator are fortified by expert commentary from some of the most notable thought leaders in the field. Timely and accessible, it’s a perfect read for anyone who cares about how to manage the costs and benefits of tech use by their kids in a positive and proactive manner.