Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-229) and index.
Contents
Technology, attention, and your child's brain. A parent's dilemma -- What is voluntary attention? -- Your child's amazing brain -- Seven steps to teach your child to pay attention. Step one: get into the right mind-set -- Step two: be the change you want to see in your child -- Step three: practice the 3 Rs of good attention -- Step four: turn up real-world happiness -- Step five: think like a child, act like a parent -- Step six: become a focus-friendly family -- Step seven: celebrate success but prepare for stronger snatchers -- Your child's future. Paying attention to attention -- The power of parenthood.
Summary
A practical step-by-step guide that gives parents the tools to teach children, from toddlers to teens, how to gain control of their technology use.
