Kids' Brains & Screens: A ScreenStrong Student Course Paperback – February 28, 2024

Revolutionizing Screen Education For Kids"Kids Brains and Screens is an extraordinary book. It covers so many aspects of digital life, it covers the science for each area, and it makes it all interesting, accessible, and useful to young people. The book is ideal for any school that has a digital media course, for any parent who wants to talk with their adolescent about why they have the family policies they do, and for any young person who can see that digital childhood is damaging some of their friends. The book shows ways out of the trap, ways to regain a human childhood that is full of real world fun."—Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership, New York University—Stern School of Business, author of The Righteous Mind, Co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind, The Anxious GenerationIMAGINE IF YOUR CHILD begged you for an extra hour in the backyard before bed instead of an extra hour of video games or if they preferred family movie nights over mindless social media scrolling. What would that moment be worth to you?Screen addiction and the teen mental health crisis are two of the most pressing issues affecting today’s youth, sparking meltdowns and daily battles at home and in the classroom, and of course, they are deeply interconnected. While numerous books exist to explain this connection to adults, Kids’ Brains & Screens is the first to explain these issues to kids for less than the cost of one counseling visit.KBS is a revolutionary, evidence-based, physician-backed educational course meticulously crafted to empower young minds with hard-hitting scientific truths, and it was designed to be implemented in the home or the classroom, with supporting materials for both parents and teachers. KBS is more than just a print curriculum. The Kids’ Brains and Screens site also includes:Lesson Worksheets and Quizzes24 Lesson PlansActivity Handouts & Anchor Charts7-Day Detox Challenge (for Homes & Classrooms)Friday Fun Night InstructionsEscape from Screen Jail Bonus ChallengeBursting with vibrant graphics reminiscent of a graphic novel, KBS is designed to captivate and educate. It equips kids with the knowledge and inspiration to step back from harmful screen habits and rediscover the joys of the offline world.Whether you are a parent worried about your child’s relationship with technology or an educator or administrator concerned with how screens are affecting your students, KBS is a must-have resource. Its transformative message is relevant for all ages, striking a chord with tweens, teens, parents, and educators alike. Get the life-changing resource that is the future of screen education.** PLEASE NOTE: Visit ScreenStrong to sign up for our Connect group to hear about updates and new products and inquire about bulk programs for schools. Read more