Good news! It is possible to use smartphones well and to keep them from becoming our kids’ entire world, even if they’ve had phones for a while. This guide offers a theology of technology, tips for preparing kids for the first phone, and much more. Parent Guides are your one-stop shop for biblical guidance on teen culture, trends, and struggles. In 15 pages or fewer, each guide tackles issues your teens are facing right now—things like doubts, the latest apps and video games, mental health, technological pitfalls, and more. Using Scripture as their backbone, these Parent Guides offer compassionate insight to teens’ world, thoughts, and feelings, as well as discussion questions and practical advice for impactful discipleship.

Ever feel like your kids are speaking a different language? Apps and tablets and new smart-this and smart-that every day! Dr. Gregory Jantz gives you practical tips on how to know when technology is helping or hurting your children. He takes you through the key questions you need to ask and how to discover the answers to keep your kids on the right track in their rapidly changing world. In this easy-to-understand guide, you will gain the confidence to— Set a good example in regulating screen time, increasing quality family time Establish positive and educational uses of technology Set boundaries and parent controls to protect your children from bad habits, cyber-bullies, and online predators and more! Children spend an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes a day on digital media, plugged in and glued to screens, according to recent studies. That's 5.5 hours over the recommended limit, often leading to poor school performance, behavioral problems, neck pain, and much more. With Dr. Gregory Jantz's Ten Tips for Parenting The Smartphone Generation learn to avoid the negative consequences and enjoy watching your child gain the most out of technology. 3 Key Features of Ten Tips for Parenting the Smartphone Generation Easy-to-Read Practical Advice—Enjoy getting practical and effective tips on teaching your children to manage media that you can start applying now. Includes setting your own boundaries and standards, tracking and monitoring your child’s phone and internet use, and encouraging scriptures for support! Covers the Key Topics on Parenting in the Age of Technology—Enjoy having the major elements of raising kids into followers of Christ in one booklet! Based on Solid Research and Biblical Advice—Get answers to common questions about kids and technology! Ten Tips to Parenting the Smartphone Generation is perfect for individual and group use. Great for counseling, new parents’ groups, single moms’ groups, church giveaways, and more!

A fun and informative illustrated kids’ guide to safely and productively navigating the digital landscape. Cellphones have become a fact of life, with children as young as eight (yes, eight!) getting their very own “devices.” Such boundless access means our kids are in nearly constant contact with technology that was designed specifically for adults. And they’re doing so without any type of road map. Enter First Phone: the essential book that apprehensive parents can confidently hand to their kids to read as they begin their journey into the digital world. In First Phone, Catherine Pearlman—licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert—speaks directly to eight- to twelve-year-old children about digital safety in a manner that is playful, engaging, and age-appropriate. With insights and strategies supported by the latest research, First Phone offers: • guidance on privacy, boundaries, social media, and even sexting (yes, young children need to learn about sexting before it happens!) • best digital hygiene and self-care practices, including when to put the darn phone down, when to turn off notifications, and where to charge • how to be a kind and compassionate upstander in a digital world An essential companion when your child receives their first phone, this book provides kids the tools and information they need while giving their parents peace of mind.

Determining when to get your child a smartphone is a complicated yet critical decision. Parents today are facing new challenges as technology and our children’s access to it gives rise to new worries and concerns. Thoughtful parents wonder how to steward technology well and protect their children from potential pitfalls. When is the right time to give your child access to such powerful tools? Pastor and author Drew Hill encourages parents that instead of being controlled by fear and forbidding access to all electronic devices, moms and dads can use this question to propel them into deeper relationships with their children. As they navigate important questions of teaching responsibility and guarding against potential dangers, parents are invited to view phone usage as a gradual training process much like their child learning to drive a car. Ultimately, this journey of shepherding a child’s personal phone usage is a picture of the overall goal of parenting—prayerfully preparing to one day release children into the adult world and trust that they have a good forever Father watching over them.

Smartphones have transformed the way we live. Many people feel dependent on their smartphones. Some people spend too much time using them. But how much time is too much? This nonfiction book discusses the pros and cons of smartphones while introducing students to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 4 students engaged in reading.

"Protecting Our Kids from Mobile Addiction: A Guide for Parents" offers a comprehensive roadmap for parents navigating the challenges of mobile addiction among children. In a world increasingly dominated by screens, this guide equips parents with insights into the impact of mobile addiction on young minds and presents practical strategies to foster healthier digital habits. From recognizing signs of addiction to creating a safe digital environment, promoting open dialogue, and encouraging enriching alternatives, this guide empowers parents to strike a balance between technology and well-being. With expert advice, real-world examples, and actionable steps, this book provides the tools needed to nurture a positive and mindful relationship with mobile technology, ensuring a brighter, more balanced future for our children.

Are you wondering how to implement parental controls on an Android device? Or what to do if your teen keeps finding ways around them? This guide is for you! With tons of helpful information, you will better understand these devices that are like second nature to teens. Parent Guides are your one-stop shop for biblical guidance on teen culture, trends, and struggles. In 15 pages or fewer, each guide tackles issues your teens are facing right now—things like doubts, the latest apps and video games, mental health, technological pitfalls, and more. Using Scripture as their backbone, these Parent Guides offer compassionate insight to teens’ world, thoughts, and feelings, as well as discussion questions and practical advice for impactful discipleship.