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Glow kids : how screen addiction is hijacking our kids--and how to break the trance / by Kardaras, Nicholas,1964-author.(CARDINAL)503301;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The trouble with tech -- Invasion of the glow kids -- Brave new e-world -- Digital drugs and the brain -- Interview with Dr. Doan : neuroscientist and recovering video gamer -- The big disconnect : texting and social media -- Clinical disorders and the glow kids effect -- Monkey see, monkey do : mass media effects -- Video games and aggression : the research -- Ripped from the headlines : real cases of video game-influenced violence -- The Newtown massacre : video game psychosis -- Etan Patz and the end of innocence -- and outdoor play -- Follow the money : screens and the educational industrial complex -- It's an e-world -- The solution : escaping Plato's e-cave -- Appendix. Does my child have a screen or tech addiction problem?."In Glow Kids, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras will examine how technology-- more specifically, age-inappropriate screen tech, with all of its glowing ubiquity-- has profoundly affected the brains of an entire generation. Brain imaging research is showing that stimulating glowing screens are as dopaminergic (dopamine activating) to the brain's pleasure center as sex. And a growing mountain of clinical research correlates screen tech with disorders like ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, increased aggression, and even psychosis. Most shocking of all, recent brain imaging studies conclusively show that excessive screen exposure can neurologically damage a young person's developing brain in the same way that cocaine addiction can"--
Subjects: Internet addiction in adolescence.; Internet and teenagers.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 14
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I am a digital addict, now what? / by Hollander, Barbara Gottfried,1970-author.(CARDINAL)491625;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is digital addiction? -- Can you recognize digital addiction? -- Psychological causes and effects -- Types of addictions -- Are you a digital addict? -- Digital addiction treatment.Many people keep smartphones, tablets, and other handy computerized devices on hand to consult for information and research, keep up with friends and family, and take phone calls. But sometimes all this convenient access goes beyond a handy tool and into an unhealthy addiction. This resource defines the various issues that can arise and provides resources for those who have a problem or know someone who needs their help.Grade 7-12.
Subjects: Internet addiction in adolescence; Internet addiction;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Digital routines / by Spanier, Kristine,author.(CARDINAL)792510;
Screen time balance -- Healthy routines -- Smart choices -- Grow with goals -- Try this!"In Digital Routines, readers will learn how to set healthy habits with their devices, such as recognizing screen addiction, setting time limits, and discussing new apps with caregivers before downloading and using them. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about digital routines. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers. Digital Routines is part of Jump!'s Digital Wellness series"--Ages 7-10
Subjects: Internet and children; Internet addiction in adolescence;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Disconnected : how to protect your kids from the harmful effects of device dependency / by Kersting, Tom,1972-author.(CARDINAL)836877;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-205).Part one. The impact of electronic devices on kids' brains -- Acquired attention deficit disorder -- Cyberspace children: a full-time job -- Social media and the development of self esteem -- The multitasking brains of kids -- Part two. Technology's effect on social, emotional, and family growth -- Gamer kids: the great human disconnect -- Parenting from a distance -- Handheld devices: how they impact emotional development -- The digital classroom: how tech impacts learning -- Part three. What parents can do: tips, techniques, and solutions -- Raising our children to be leaders instead of followers -- Fragile kids: the media's impact and what we can do about it -- Using mindfulness and meditation to reconnect our disconnected kids."Psychotherapist and renowned parenting expert helps parents understand how their child's dependency on technology negatively affects brain development, self-esteem, emotional development and social skills, and how to reclaim their family and reconnect with their kids"--
Subjects: Internet addiction in adolescence.; Internet; Internet; Internet and teenagers.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Screen kids : 5 relational skills every child needs in a tech-driven world / by Chapman, Gary D.,1938-author.(CARDINAL)506765; Pellicane, Arlene,1971-author.(CARDINAL)500304;
Includes bibliographical references."Today, children spend more time interacting with screens and less time playing outside or interacting with family. Screen Kids will empower you to make positive changes. This newly revised edition features the latest research and interactive assessments, so you can best confront the issues technology creates in your home"--
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Technology and children.; Internet and children.; Internet addiction in adolescence.; Interpersonal relations in children.; Christian ethics.; Health;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 9
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Internet addiction / by Perdew, Laura,author.(CARDINAL)611738;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.Lost in the digital world -- Origins of the Internet -- Internet addiction emerges -- Gaming -- Communicating -- Social networking -- Shopping and gambling -- Media multitasking -- Seeking help.Discusses the issues surrounding Internet addiction, including the history of the Internet, why Internet addiction is hard to diagnose, and how people can recover from this addiction.1090L
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Internet addiction.; Compulsive behavior.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Attention deficit : how technology has hijacked our ability to concentrate / by Kallen, Stuart A.,1955-author.(CARDINAL)343813;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Ever since the first smartphones were introduced in 2008, they have been blamed for causing what might be called a distraction pandemic"--Ages 14-18
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Cell phones; Internet addiction.; Attention.; Distraction (Psychology);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Tech addiction / by New York Times Educational Publishing,editor.(CARDINAL)793875;
Includes glossary, media literacy terms, media literacy questions, bibliographic references (page 218-221), and index.The Internet comes alive -- Handheld wonderland -- Dangers for young and old -- Who wins the digital race?The rise of the Internet, smartphones, video games, and dating apps have provided people with more information, entertainment, and communication than ever before. While technology continues to develop at breakneck speed, its results are not always positive. Addiction to the tech world has resulted in serious mental health problems, overuse injuries, privacy challenges, and worry on the part of parents and other adults about its long-term effects. With the aid of media literacy questions and terms, this collection of thought-provoking and educational New York Times articles helps readers take a critical look at the tech phenomenon."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Internet addiction.; Compulsive behavior.; Digital media; Digital media;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The effect of social media on adolescents' mental health and well-being / by Adam, Steph,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.As social media has boomed in the past decade, there has been an increase in internet use and virtual communication through computers, mobile phones and tablets in adolescents. Putting images of themselves online as they carve out an identity and chase likes, they encounter many dangers: cyberbullying, race discrimination, discrimination because of one's sexual orientation, eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, alcohol addiction and addiction to gaming. With adolescent's mental health issues on the rise, this book acts as a guide for parents and teachers alike in supporting their adolescent's mental health and well-being while they navigate the internet. Dr Steph Adam explains by using case studies, and her own experience of counselling young people, the risks and benefits of social media and how to keep adolescents safer online.
Subjects: Social media and teenagers.; Teenagers; Internet and teenagers.; Social media; Social media and society.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Screens and teens : connecting with our kids in a wireless world / by Koch, Kathy.(CARDINAL)469073;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-246).Foreword, by Jill Savage -- Technology and our deepest human needs -- Truths about today's teens -- Less and more -- Lie #1: I am the center of my own universe -- Lie #2: I deserve to be happy all the time -- Lie #3: I must have choices -- Lie #4: I am my own authority -- #5: Information is all I need so I don't need teachers -- The ultimate connectivity."Technology is one of the benefits of living in today's world. It is a non-negotiable for success in our educational, vocational, and social cultures. Yet, with all the advantages there are inherent dangers, deceptions, and abuses. Teens often look to their digital tools to make them happy, when you set boundaries or take them away they feel frustrated and incomplete. Unhealthy habits formed in this stage of life easily carry over into adulthood and addictions to technology make other addictions more likely. This book applauds the good aspects of the digital age, but also alerts parents to how technology contributes to self-centered character, negative behaviors, and beliefs that inhibit spiritual growth, prescribing manageable solutions regardless of the level of their teen's involvement. Unmasking the lies teenagers tend to believe, like "I must have choices," the book majors on truth, acknowledging that Truth alone brings contentment, freedom, and success"--
Subjects: Internet and children.; Social media.; Interpersonal relations in adolescence.; Self-actualization (Psychology) in adolescence.; Social media; Social media.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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