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The parent app : understanding families in the digital age / by Clark, Lynn Schofield.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-291) and index.Risk, media, and parenting in a digital age -- Cyberbullying girls, helicopter moms, and internet predators -- Strict parents, gamer high school dropouts, and shunned overachievers -- Identity 2.0 : young people and digital and mobile media -- Less advantaged teens, ethnicity, and digital and mobile media : respect, restriction, and reversal -- Communication in families : expressive empowerment and respectful connectedness -- How parents are mediating the media in middle-class and in less advantaged homes -- Media rich and time poor : the emotion work of parenting in a digital age -- Parenting in a digital age : the mediatization of family life and the need to act.The Parent App is more than an advice manual. As Clark admits, technology changes too rapidly for that. Rather, she puts parenting in context, exploring the meaning of media challenges and the consequences of our responses--for our lives as family members and as members of society.
Subjects: Internet and families.; Internet; Parent and child.;
© c2013., Oxford University Press,
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The art of screen time : how your family can balance digital media and real life / by Kamenetz, Anya,1980-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-252) and index.Part I: Kids and screens -- Digital parenting in the real world -- The (sometimes) scary science of screens -- Emerging evidence -- You have the power: positive parenting with media -- An hour at a time: how real families navigate screens -- Screens at school -- Part II: Our own devices: parents and screens -- The mom with her phone at the playground -- Modern families: parents and screens -- The future of digital parenting -- TL;DR: the art of screen time in five minutes."Today's babies often make their debut on social media with the very first sonogram. They begin interacting with screens at around four months old. But is this good news or bad news? A wonderful opportunity to connect around the world? Or the first step in creating a generation of addled screen zombies? Many have been quick to declare this the dawn of a neurological and emotional crisis, but solid science on the subject is surprisingly hard to come by. In The Art of Screen Time, Anya Kamenetz--an expert on education and technology, as well as a mother of two young children--takes a refreshingly practical look at the subject. Surveying hundreds of fellow parents on their practices and ideas, and cutting through a thicket of inconclusive studies and overblown claims, she hones a simple message, a riff on Michael Pollan's well-known "food rules": Enjoy Screens. Not too much. Mostly with others. This brief but powerful dictum forms the backbone of a philosophy that will help parents moderate technology in their children's lives, curb their own anxiety, and create room for a happy, healthy family life with and without screens."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Internet and families.; Internet and children.; Information technology; Internet addiction.; Families.;
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The big disconnect : protecting childhood and family relationships in the digital age / by Steiner-Adair, Catherine,author.; Barker, Teresa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Steiner-Adair offers insights and advice that can help parents achieve greater understanding, authority, and confidence as they come up against the tech revolution and how families can combat the disconnection we are experiencing from our extreme device dependence."Have iPads replaced conversation at the dinner table? What do infants observe when their parents are on their smartphones? Should you be your child's Facebook friend? As the focus of family has turned to the glow of the screen -- children constantly texting their friends, parents working online around the clock -- everyday life is undergoing a massive transformation. Easy availability to the Internet and social media has erased the boundaries that protect children from the unsavory aspects of adult life. Parents often feel they are losing a meaningful connection with their children. Children are feeling lonely and alienated. The digital world is here to stay, but what are families losing with technology's gain? As renowned clinical psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair explains, families are in crisis around this issue, and even more so than they realize. Not only do chronic tech distractions have deep and lasting effects, but children desperately need parents to provide what tech cannot: close, significant interactions with the adults in their lives. Drawing on real-life stories from her clinical work with children and parents, and her consulting work with educators and experts across the country, Steiner-Adair offers insights and advice that can help parents achieve greater understanding, authority, and confidence as they come up against the tech revolution unfolding in their living rooms. We all know that deep connection with the people we love means everything to us. It's time to look with fresh eyes and an open mind at the disconnection we are experiencing from our extreme device dependence. It's never too late to put down the iPad and come to the dinner table."-- Book jacket.
Subjects: Internet and families; Technology and children; Computers and families; Digital media; Parenting;
© [2013], Harper,
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Laptops for seniors in easy steps : windows 10 edition / by Vandome, Nick.;
Choosing a laptop -- Around a laptop -- Getting up and running -- Working with apps -- Internet and email -- It's a digital world -- On vacation -- Sharing with your family -- Networking and wireless -- Battery issues -- Troubleshooting.Begins by looking at some of the ergonomic issues surrounding laptops and shows how to be as comfortable as possible when using and transporting them. It then gives an overview of the workings of laptops, including the software that is provided with them and some of the exciting new features in Windows 10. Issues such as using your laptop on vacation and sharing it with other family members are then looked at, to show how laptops are versatile and family-friendly. Extensive coverage is also devoted to networking and using a laptop wirelessly, with particular attention given to accessing the Internet from wireless locations such as airports, coffee shops and libraries. --Publisher's description.
Subjects: Microsoft Windows (Computer file); Laptop computers.; Computers and older people.;
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Digital youth : the role of media in development / by Subrahmanyam, Kaveri.; 1974-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Adolescents' digital worlds : an introduction -- Connecting online behaviour to adolescent development : a theoretical framework -- Sexuality on the internet : sexual exploration, cybersex, and pornography -- Constructing identity online : identity exploration and self-presentation -- Intimacy and the internet : relationships with friends, romantic partners, and family members -- Digital worlds and doing the right thing : morality, ethics, and civic engagement -- Internet use and well-being : physical and psychological effects -- Technology and health : using the internet for wellness and illness -- When is it too much? Excessive internet use and addictive behavior -- The darker side of the internet : violence, cyber bullying, and victimization -- Promoting positive and safe digital worlds : what parents and teachers can do to empower youth -- Adolescents' digital worlds : conclusions and future steps.
Subjects: Mass media and youth.; Digital media;
© c2011., Springer,
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Eating disorders : the facts / by Abraham, Suzanne.;
Adolescent eating behaviour -- Eating disorders : an overview -- Why do eating disorders occur? -- Infertility, pregnancy, and the post-partum period -- Investigation of eating disorders -- General management of eating disorders -- Anorexia nervosa and anorexia nervosa-like disorders -- Treatment and outcome of anorexia nervosa and anorexia nervosa-like disorders -- Bulimia nervosa and bulimia nervosa-like disorders -- Treatment and outcome of bulimia nervosa and bulimia nervosa-like disorders -- Investigation and treatment of binge-eating and binge-eating-like disorders.Eating Disorders: The Facts is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the major eating disorders namely anorexia nervosa, anorexia nervosa not for weight or shape, exercise disorder, bulimia nervosa, purging disorder, rumination disorder, binge eating disorder and atypical. Sympathetically and clearly written, this guide considers why eating disorders occur, and then looks at each in turn, describing the eating behaviours, diagnosis, and treatments available.The opening chapters tackle adolescent eating behaviours and infertility, pregnancy and the postpartum period. Case histories and patient perspectives provide insights into the mind of the eating disorder sufferer, making it easier for patients and their families to relate to the topics discussed. Revised and updated new topics include contribution of epigenetics (in utero contribution), attachment in perinatal and early years, and the negative and positive impact of the internet and social media. Eating Disorders: The Facts provides an authoritative resource on eating disorders that will prove valuable for sufferers and their families. -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Eating disorders.; Bulimia.; Australian;
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Internet addiction / by Vercillo, Kathryn,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-182) and index.What is Internet addiction? -- Why is Internet addiction a problem? -- What makes the Internet so addictive? -- Internet addiction and relationships -- Other forms of Internet addiction -- At-risk populations -- Treatment options -- What is the underlying problem? -- But aren't there benefits to the Internet? -- What are the implications of new and emerging technologies? -- Whose responsibility is it to resolve Internet addiction?.The internet has transformed the world we live in, but it also poses new risks to our psychological well-being. This book provides an introduction to the issue of internet addiction, an increasingly common problem.All day, every day, we are connected to the internet, putting most people at some level of risk for internet addiction. Problematic internet use can take many forms, including overuse of social media and addictions to online shopping, gaming, or pornography. Such behaviors can cause anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, loneliness, and physical health problems. People can lose their jobs and families, and in a few extreme cases, internet addiction has directly led to the death of the addicted individual or a child in their care.Internet Addiction is the latest volume in Greenwood's Health and Medical Issues Today series. Part I explores what internet addiction is, the many forms it can take, and the serious consequences it can have. Part II examines a number of controversies and issues, such as balancing the internet's benefits against its addictive nature. Part III provides a variety of useful materials, including case studies, a timeline of critical events, and a directory of resources.
Subjects: Internet addiction.; Internet; Behavior, Addictive.; Internet.;
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Ham radio for dummies / by Silver, H. Ward.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Getting started with ham radio -- Wading through the licensing process -- Hamming it up -- Building and operating a station that works -- The part of tens.Ham radio, or amateur radio, is a way to talk with people around the world in real-time, or to send email without any sort of internet connection. It provides a way to keep in touch with friends and family, whether they are across town or across the country. It is also a very important emergency communication system. When cell phones, landlines, the internet, and other systems are down or overloaded, Amateur Radio still gets the message through. Radio amateurs, often called "hams," enjoy radio technology as a hobby, but are often called upon to provide vital service when regular communications systems fail. --Publisher.
Subjects: Radio; Amateur radio stations.;
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Internet addiction / by Vercillo, Kathryn,author.;
What is Internet addiction? -- Why is Internet addiction a problem? -- What makes the Internet so addictive? -- Internet addiction and relationships -- Other forms of Internet addiction -- At-risk populations -- Treatment options -- What is the underlying problem? -- But aren't there benefits to the Internet? -- What are the implications of new and emerging technologies? -- Whose responsibility is it to resolve Internet addiction?.The internet has transformed the world we live in, but it also poses new risks to our psychological well-being. This book provides an introduction to the issue of internet addiction, an increasingly common problem.All day, every day, we are connected to the internet, putting most people at some level of risk for internet addiction. Problematic internet use can take many forms, including overuse of social media and addictions to online shopping, gaming, or pornography. Such behaviors can cause anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, loneliness, and physical health problems. People can lose their jobs and families, and in a few extreme cases, internet addiction has directly led to the death of the addicted individual or a child in their care.Internet Addiction is the latest volume in Greenwood's Health and Medical Issues Today series. Part I explores what internet addiction is, the many forms it can take, and the serious consequences it can have. Part II examines a number of controversies and issues, such as balancing the internet's benefits against its addictive nature. Part III provides a variety of useful materials, including case studies, a timeline of critical events, and a directory of resources.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Internet addiction.;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6027124 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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Bipolar disorder : a guide for you & your loved ones / by Mondimore, Francis Mark,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Normal and Abnormal Mood -- The Categories of Bipolar Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder and the DSM-5 -- The Mood Disease: Some History -- Mood-Stabilizing Medications -- Antipsychotic Medications -- Antidepressant Medications -- New (and Old) Medications and Pipeline Drugs -- More Medications, Hormones, and Dietary Supplements -- Brain-Stimulation Treatments -- Counseling and Psychotherapy -- Treatment Approaches in Bipolar Disorder -- The Brain Is Like the Internet -- More Bipolar Biology -- The Science of Cycles : Chronobiology -- The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents -- Women with Bipolar Disorder : Special Considerations -- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse -- Borderline Personality Disorder -- Bipolar Disorder and Creativity -- Living with Bipolar Disorder -- Planning for Emergencies -- The Role of the Family -- Summing Up and Looking Ahead."The author is a psychiatrist who specializes in depression and bipolar disorder, for which the right mixture of medications is difficult to achieve. This fourth edition features updated discussions of older therapies and added material on newer ones--vagus nerve stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and intravenous infusion of ketamine/esketamine--and a new chapter comparing bipolar disorder with borderline personality disorder."--
Subjects: Manic-depressive illness.; Bipolar Disorder.;
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