This is a book full of ideas to help lure your kids away from the enticing glow of television and into the world creativity and imagination. It's motivational and practical - a good resource for anyone who works with kids - parents, teachers, grandparents, homeschoolers, group leaders, and baby-sitters. Prefaced by a chapter of statistics and references to current thought on children and television viewing. 101 activities, supported with catchy graphics & easy instructions, are offered for kids varying in age up to preteens, by former television producer and teacher of Romper Room - the longest running children's TV show in the country - from 1953 to the late nineties. Today, television is the number one activity for both kids and adults. Studies show that children devote up to 42 hours per week viewing television (depending on what study you're willing to accept). A recent study by the Journal of Science, March 29, 2002, concludes that the more time kids spend watching television, the more likely they are to behave aggressively in future. "Kids would be better off if they watched LESS THAN one hour a day on average," said lead author Jeffrey Johnson of Columbia University.

This sanity-saving collection of ideas and inspiration will help your children swap the screen for the sunshine and start getting more out of life.

Today show's Michele Borba's cures for difficult childhood behaviors In this down-to-earth guide, parenting expert Michele Borba offers advice for dealing with children's difficult behavior and hot button issues including biting, temper tantrums, cheating, bad friends, inappropriate clothing, sex, drugs, peer pressure, and much more. Written for parents of kids age 3-13, this book offers easy-to-implement advice for the most important challenges parents face with kids from toddlers to tweens. Includes immediate solutions to the most common childhood problems and challenges Written by Today Show's resident parenting expert Michele Borba Offers clear step-by-step guidance for solving difficult childhood behaviors and family conflicts Contains a wealth of advice that is easy-to-follow and gets quick results Author has written outstanding parenting books including Building Moral Intelligence, No More Misbehavin', Don't Give Me that Attitude, and more Each of the 101 issues includes clear questions, specific step-by-step solutions, and advice that is age appropriate.

Say bye-bye to boredom! School’s out – a time that many parents dread. How is it possible to keep kids from staring at screens or complaining there is nothing to do all day? This survival guide is here to help. It’s packed with brilliant and inexpensive activities to engage young minds and create awesome memories. From outdoor pursuits to indoor amusements, solo crafting to group games, there’s inspiration in these pages to get you through the lockdown.

Break free from technology and rediscover the joys of life with this ultimate guide featuring 101 creative ideas to fix your tech obsession! In today's world, we're constantly glued to our phones, checking social media, emails, and even the weather. But what if we told you that you could reduce stress, improve your wellbeing and sleep, increase your focus and productivity, experience better relationships and much more by using technology purposefully and mindfully? With Tech-Life Balance, you'll discover how to identify your poor tech-use habits and make small changes that have a big impact. Written by the founder of the international challenge 'Phone Free Day', Tech-Life Balance offers real solutions to break free from your digital addiction. From making your home and workspace tech-free during downtime to maintaining healthy tech habits while living with others who don't, you'll learn how to balance your tech use and make room for other healthy activities like exercise and hobbies. Tech-Life Balance includes such topics as: Identifying your poor tech-use habits and triggers Purposeful/mindful use of social media Making your home and workspace tech-free during downtime How to maintain healthy tech habits while living with other people who don’t Suggestions for other healthy activities (exercise, involving hobbies) to fill the space formerly occupied by device use Proper/prescriptive habits for recreational use of devices Tech-Life Balance is the ultimate life hack to help you break free from the grips of technology and live a less distracted and more fulfilling life. With its low-key and fun approach, this little book makes the perfect gift for anyone looking to regain control of their tech habits. So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy and take the first step towards a more balanced life!

CPYU President Walt Mueller's critically acclaimed book, Understanding Today's Youth Culture, is widely recognized as one of the most thorough and comprehensive overviews of youth culture today. This Gold Medallion Book Award winner is used as a seminal text in colleges, universities, and seminaries around the world, but is especially noted for its honest and easy to read style. The book approaches youth culture from a distinctively Christian perspective and contains chapters on a variety of topics including: music, media, sexuality, materialism, drugs and alcohol, and spirituality. A great resource for parents, educators, youth workers, and pastors.

Creative, Affordable, and Fun Weekend Activities Whether you’re divorced, separated, or just working long hours, it’s getting harder and harder to spend one-on-one time with your children. Instead of turning on the television and walking away, there’s now an easy way to strengthen your parent-child ties, take charge and teach, and have fun with your kids– all at the same time. Written by a divorced father of three, The Practical Guide to Weekend Parenting offers a no-nonsense approach to parenting and gives sensible advice from a parent who has walked in your shoes. Its collection of 101 projects is designed to help you actively raise, nurture, and guide your children. Each adventure is packed with suggestions to help you interact with your children: • Lists of conversation-starters to promote bonding • An aside to the parents with practical advice from the trenches • Activities included for every interest • Includes a variety of easy-to-search chapters • Fun facts to share with the kids, and more Filled with author anecdotes and including activities all ages can enjoy, The Practical Guide to Weekend Parenting will make sure you make the most of every moment with your kids.

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Offers parents guidance for raising children in today's progressive society, examining such issues as stress, the media, and drugs.