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great resource for busy parents, June 15, 2007
This review is from: E-Parenting: Keeping Up with Your Tech-Savvy Kids (Paperback)
A handy resource guide for parents, this book is written in simple non-techie language interjected with a bit of humor to teach parents about internet safety, cell phones, video and computer games, instant messaging, chat rooms, digital cameras, GPS devices and more. Tech-Tips are featured throughout the book to summarize important information. Each section of the book highlights a type of technology and provides tips on how to use the technology with your children as well as great ideas for using it to get your kids involved in family projects and activities such as creating digital memory books, family blogs, geocaching, and more. The index is full of online resources for homework help, safe websites for kids grouped by age, and more.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Aims to Entertain and Enlighten (Thank goodness!), July 4, 2007
This review is from: E-Parenting: Keeping Up with Your Tech-Savvy Kids (Paperback)
At first glance, even the most involved parent might think, "I'll never be able to keep up with my tech-savvy kids, so why even bother trying?" But author Sharon Miller Cindrich takes an otherwise monumental task and breaks it down into the manageable necessities for keeping parents and kids connected in our newly wired world.
Not only does she cover the basics--internet, television, cell phone--she even ventures into the fascinating-if-you-don't-already-know-about-it territory of global positioning technology, podcasting, and text messaging. Best of all, Cindrich is funny, often cracking jokes and making puns and anaogies that keep the prose lively and entertaining. E-Parenting such a pleasurable read, I bet you'll forget it's a how-to book!
Seems like bringing the whole family into the 21st century with the greatest of ease is what Cindrich had in mind all along in this quick read, which obviously required mountains of research on her part. Don't be surprised if you get halfway through this book and want to start taking advantage of the technological advances for yourself as well as for your kids!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Perfect e-primer for all parents!, June 28, 2007
This review is from: E-Parenting: Keeping Up with Your Tech-Savvy Kids (Paperback)
Ordering a Dell for my kids this past Christmas was the easy part. The hard part has been figuring out how to make it a peaceful part of our daily lives. (Why can't they share? Where are they surfing to? What does POS mean? And oh yeah, who might be stalking my kids online?!) This book provides some answers...
The "just a regular mom" author knows precisely what matters most to other parents when it comes to technology. Yes, the Internet is full of wicked information (i.e., "the average age of exposure to online pornography is 11 years old"). But rather than an issuing an all-system shut down, she recommends ways to stay safe by using kid-friendly browsers and filters. Her down-to-earth tone not only takes the mystery out of techno-speak, but it also encourages having fun with all of the new toys available.
In fact, my favorite parts of the book are when she lets her ample creativity shine. For example, who knew that blog isn't a four letter word when it comes to kids? She says that blogs allow kids to connect with others, practice commitment to keep the blog updated and build confidence in their writing skills. (Of course, she lists the possible dangers of blogs, too, such as not sharing too much personal info.) She encourages parents to go beyond just learning about the technology, and to find ways to incorporate it into a family's routine. After reading the book, you'll no longer vilify video games, but be ready to grab a joystick and play alongside junior!
Even though my kids are too young (by a nano-second) for text messaging and cell phones, this book has prepped me on what to expect when that time arrives. The extensive resources section lists web sites ahoy, including a "fun for kids" age-by-age guide that will stay perched by their computer as a reference.
I thought that teaching my kids manners and math would suffice, but I now realize that my responsibility extends to places that before never even existed. Responsible parents, take note! This is a wonderful, fun and important resource.
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