Parenting Well in a Media Age: Keeping Our Kids Human (Paperback)

~ Gloria DeGaetano (Author), Diane Dreher PhD (Foreword) "Being a parent is a precious gift..." (more)
Key Phrases: parenting identity, limbic resonance, image making abilities, Vital Five, Channel One, Matthew Fox (more...)

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"Offers powerful strategies to help today's parents raise their children with greater literacy, emotional intelligence, and academic success, building healthier, happier families."  —Dr. Diane Dreher, associate dean of arts and sciences, Santa Clara University

"DeGaetanto's book helps parents understand the latest research on media use, its implications for child development, and what they can do about it."  —Suite101.com

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This illuminating investigation takes a fresh look at the role of media in children's lives. An overview of the formidable challenges parents face and creative ways to overcome them are included, as are strategies for turning a home environment from "high-tech" to "high-touch." Moving beyond demonizing the media, this work, like none before it, articulates the difficulties of parenting in our depersonalized society. It offers hopeful alternatives for all parents wanting to protect children from, and teach children about, media’s impact.

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Product Details Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Personhood Press (June 1, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 1932181121 ISBN-13: 978-1932181128 Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #409,148 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Being a parent is a precious gift. Read the first page

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parenting identity, limbic resonance, image making abilities, image making capacities, screen machines, symbol learning, real human needs, personal adequacy, screen technologies

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Vital Five, Channel One, Matthew Fox, Michael Lerner, American Academy of Pediatrics, Bwa Mawego, General Theory of Love, Joseph Chilton Pearce, Power Rangers

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This book cites 45 books:

• Intrinsic Motivation (Perspectives in Social Psychology, Vol. 1) (Perception and Perceptual Development) by Edward L. Deci in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• Where God Lives in the Human Brain by Carol Rausch Albright in Front Matter, and Back Matter
• Appreciative Inquiry: A New Story of Positive Change for Business and World Benefit by David L. Cooperrider on page 153, and Back Matter
• Money and the Meaning of Life by Jacob Needleman on page 95, and Back Matter
• The Power of Place (P.S.) by Winifred Gallagher on page 227, and Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for Parenting in a media culture, February 21, 2005 By  Michael J. Danielson "Mr. D." (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Not only is this book accessible and fascinating, it provides the in depth research and analysis the average parent needs but never has the time to do. If your kids watch TV, have Gameboys, do the Xbox or live in the US during the 21st Century, this book will help tremendously! Read it yourself, then give it to your kids' teachers! The brain research information alone will inspire and enlighten them! As a teacher myself, I can see the impact of the media on the students with whom I work. This book will help me as both a parent and a teacher. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars What every parent or person that cares about children should know., September 18, 2008 By  Ruth Williams "Ruth Williams" (Kirkland, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Gloria DeGaetano has done an outstanding job of explaining the impact of the media on our childre. She specifically discusses how the developing brain is impacted, directly affecting children's development. But, she gives us hope by describing exactly what parents and educators can do to provide the things that all children need to develop their potential and grow up to be creative and healthy people. This book is pertinent to families and children from all cultures and backgrounds. I am a special education teacher and a mother of two. I have worked with children and their families for 26 years. If you can only read one parenting book, make it this one! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Why allow the media to raise your children?, September 14, 2008 By  H. Barnes "Dede Barnes" (Cottonwood, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Gloria De Gaetano has done a wonderful and resourceful job of informing parents in her book "Parenting Well in a Media Age," to the impact of the media on today's families. Parents need to know the impact that the media has on their child's brain development and their social and emotional well being. The media has captured this society. The media has developed into a huge change agent, and parents need to know how to deal with the consequences. Gloria keys into the Vital Five things that parents need in order to help their children develop into the most productive members of society. Every parent should have this resource in their personal library.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, enlightening, and inspiring There aren't many books I read with a pencil, taking notes in the margins and underlining. This isn't because it is difficult or academic; it is actually a very easy read. Read more Published 4 months ago by Diana Johnson 5.0 out of 5 stars I gained tools to effectively deal with media's influences on my children I am grateful for the tips, advice, and research presented by Gloria DeGaetano in her book "Parenting Well in a Media Age". Read more Published 12 months ago by Anonymous Mom 5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift back to the children This book is such a gift. I have had the opportunity to hear a live presentation given by Gloria DeGaetano and was so moved by her passion, careful research and commitment to our... Read more Published 14 months ago by Shaz Davison 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read This book was not quite what I expected, but it had sound parenting advice for the world we live in now. Read more Published on September 3, 2007 by Sacto Reader 5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Parenting Insights and Ideas I found this book clearly details the enormity and specifics of what we, as parents, are up against when dealing with media influences in our homes, as well as what opportunities... Read more Published on October 19, 2004 by A concerned parent 5.0 out of 5 stars a must for every parent! This book is a must read for every parent! We've all become too comfortable with the idea that the media (tv's, computers, movies, video games) are an integral part of our... Read more Published on June 12, 2004 5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY! This book has me so excited! I couldn't put it down! I have read books dealing with similar content before, but Gloria DeGaetano puts forth a careful presentation of what EVERY... Read more Published on June 11, 2004 by eldarin1 5.0 out of 5 stars WHO ARE YOUR CHILDREN'S PARENTS? This is the question DeGaetano brings to our minds with an impact worthy of a knock-out punch. Surrounded and manipulated by an immense media and corporate conglamorates, our... Read more Published on May 29, 2004 by Barbara Tomaschik Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Personhood Press (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932181121
• ISBN-13: 978-1932181128
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #409,148 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for Parenting in a media culture, February 21, 2005

By	Michael J. Danielson "Mr. D." (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Not only is this book accessible and fascinating, it provides the in depth research and analysis the average parent needs but never has the time to do.

If your kids watch TV, have Gameboys, do the Xbox or live in the US during the 21st Century, this book will help tremendously! Read it yourself, then give it to your kids' teachers! The brain research information alone will inspire and enlighten them!

As a teacher myself, I can see the impact of the media on the students with whom I work. This book will help me as both a parent and a teacher.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What every parent or person that cares about children should know., September 18, 2008

By	Ruth Williams "Ruth Williams" (Kirkland, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Gloria DeGaetano has done an outstanding job of explaining the impact of the media on our childre. She specifically discusses how the developing brain is impacted, directly affecting children's development. But, she gives us hope by describing exactly what parents and educators can do to provide the things that all children need to develop their potential and grow up to be creative and healthy people. This book is pertinent to families and children from all cultures and backgrounds. I am a special education teacher and a mother of two. I have worked with children and their families for 26 years. If you can only read one parenting book, make it this one!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why allow the media to raise your children?, September 14, 2008

By	H. Barnes "Dede Barnes" (Cottonwood, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Gloria De Gaetano has done a wonderful and resourceful job of informing parents in her book "Parenting Well in a Media Age," to the impact of the media on today's families. Parents need to know the impact that the media has on their child's brain development and their social and emotional well being. The media has captured this society. The media has developed into a huge change agent, and parents need to know how to deal with the consequences. Gloria keys into the Vital Five things that parents need in order to help their children develop into the most productive members of society. Every parent should have this resource in their personal library.