About "Parent's Quick Guide to Electronic Addiction"
Is Your Son or Daughter Addicted to Electronics?
Cell phones, video games, and computers make our lives richer. Yet, they are also wreaking havoc on children and teens who are not able to use them in a healthy way, leading to problems at home, school, and in the community. Youth are escaping into an
electronic world and missing valuable opportunities to develop skills required for successful relationships and adult careers.
If you are concerned about your child’s use of electronics, this book will show you:
- Why electronics are so addicting
- How to determine if your child has a problem with electronics
- Crucial social skills that can’t be developed online and ways you can foster them
- Why kids with special needs are especially vulnerable
- Proven strategies for prevention and intervention of electronic addiction for children from preschool through college
About The Author
Jay Berk, Ph.D. is the founder of The Center for Electronic Addiction and a practicing psychologist with more than twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
A popular lecturer, Dr. Berk consults internationally with parents, educators, and leaders in child development. He lives and works in Cleveland.