Review of Mindful Screen Time
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Review of Mindful Screen Time
[Following is a volunteer review of "Mindful Screen Time" by John and Kimberley Woods.]
Mindful Screen Time by John and Kimberley Woods is an excellent book meant to help parents navigate the digital world for their children.
It's easier to point at a parent indulging their child with screen time, such as an iPad, and ridicule them. Whether an outward judgment or a silent one, it's there. People refer to today's younger generation as the iPad generation, a title meant to mock the incapability of parents to keep their children engaged long enough so they don't resort to using their iPads or any digital devices.
I think people are more likely to judge even if they do the same. That's why I appreciate John and Kimberley's introduction to their book. They begin by stating there's nothing wrong with a child using a device and that every parent does it, regardless of what they show. They wrote their book to help parents find a proper line between too much and too little, and I like how they went about it.
Although I enjoyed many aspects of the book, I have two specific things I'd like to mention. One of them includes writing out the benefits of allowing children to have access to technology. Although devices can give children access to video games and cartoons, they can also be educational. Children are also more likely to turn to the internet to display their talents because they're too nervous or shy to show them to their parents. While this can be concerning, going through their search history or phone won't help. Active conversation is a great tool parents forget to utilize, and the authors stress it very much. Allowing children to express themselves artfully helps them build up confidence.
My second reason is that sources back the claims in the book. People, parents especially, seek out credible sources. The authors back up their claims and statements with necessary citations. Although I'm no parent, I belong to the group that prefers reading texts supported by evidence, so I liked reading and coming across sources. It made the texts sound professional and allow for a clearer understanding. References are also mentioned at the end of the book for easier access.
There was nothing about this book that I disliked. I didn't catch any errors while I was reading. Therefore, I give the book five out of five stars.
I recommend this book to parents considering giving their children screen time and to parents struggling with their self-worth surrounding this stigma.
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Mindful Screen Time
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Mindful Screen Time by John and Kimberley Woods is an excellent book meant to help parents navigate the digital world for their children.
It's easier to point at a parent indulging their child with screen time, such as an iPad, and ridicule them. Whether an outward judgment or a silent one, it's there. People refer to today's younger generation as the iPad generation, a title meant to mock the incapability of parents to keep their children engaged long enough so they don't resort to using their iPads or any digital devices.
I think people are more likely to judge even if they do the same. That's why I appreciate John and Kimberley's introduction to their book. They begin by stating there's nothing wrong with a child using a device and that every parent does it, regardless of what they show. They wrote their book to help parents find a proper line between too much and too little, and I like how they went about it.
Although I enjoyed many aspects of the book, I have two specific things I'd like to mention. One of them includes writing out the benefits of allowing children to have access to technology. Although devices can give children access to video games and cartoons, they can also be educational. Children are also more likely to turn to the internet to display their talents because they're too nervous or shy to show them to their parents. While this can be concerning, going through their search history or phone won't help. Active conversation is a great tool parents forget to utilize, and the authors stress it very much. Allowing children to express themselves artfully helps them build up confidence.
My second reason is that sources back the claims in the book. People, parents especially, seek out credible sources. The authors back up their claims and statements with necessary citations. Although I'm no parent, I belong to the group that prefers reading texts supported by evidence, so I liked reading and coming across sources. It made the texts sound professional and allow for a clearer understanding. References are also mentioned at the end of the book for easier access.
There was nothing about this book that I disliked. I didn't catch any errors while I was reading. Therefore, I give the book five out of five stars.
I recommend this book to parents considering giving their children screen time and to parents struggling with their self-worth surrounding this stigma.
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Mindful Screen Time
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
