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Corwin Teaching Essentials Ser.: Social Media Wellness : Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World by Ana Homayoun (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCorwin Press
ISBN-101483358186
ISBN-139781483358185
eBay Product ID (ePID)234309424
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSocial Media Wellness : Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World
Publication Year2017
SubjectComputers & Technology, Secondary, Student Life & Student Affairs, Parent Participation, Counseling / General, Information Technology
TypeTextbook
AuthorAna Homayoun
Subject AreaComputers, Education
SeriesCorwin Teaching Essentials Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height3.5 in
Item Weight14 Oz
Item Length0.2 in
Item Width2.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2017-018354
ReviewsRich with stories and thoughtful interpretations of tweens' and teens' online habits, curiosities, and consequences, Ana provides parents and educators an especially powerful resource to confidently guide our students and children with tools, counsel and reassurance as they navigate social media. Bravo!, Rich with stories and thoughtful interpretations of tweens' and teens' online habits, curiosities, and consequences, Ana (or Homayoun) provides parents and educators an especially powerful resource to confidently guide our students and children with tools, counsel and reassurance as they navigate social media. Bravo!, This is the essential guide to navigating the ephemeral and transactional communications woven into the language of social media online and IRL. I relished every page of this book. It was jam-packed with sound and seasoned self-management and executive-functioning tips and systems. The research and artfully reconstructed narratives, tools, ideas, and reflective questions feed the systematic and practical approaches the author shares to empower students, parents, and educators alike. I can't wait to add this to my professional library and share it with all of my teachers!!!, This is the essential guide to navigating the ephemeral and transactional communications woven into the language of social media online and IRL. I relished every page of this book. It was jam-packed with sound and seasoned self-management and executive-functioning tips and systems. The research and artfully reconstructed narratives, tools, ideas, and reflective questions feed the systematic and practical approaches the author shares to empower students, parents, and educators alike. I can't wait to add this to my professional library and share it with all of my teachers!!!, "In our selfie society, teens and tweens encounter constant temptations and threats to their social, emotional, physical, and academic health. Ana Homayoun's new book provides strategies to "unselfie" our teens and develop a healthy, balanced relationship with social media.", "Ana Homayoun has written the very book I've yearned for, a must-read for teachers and parents. I have been recommending Ana's work for years, but Social Media Wellness is her best yet; a thorough, well-researched and eloquent resource for parents and teachers seeking guidance about how to help children navigate the treacherous, ever-changing waters of social media and the digital world." -- Jessica Lahey, Author of New York Times bestseller "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed" "This is the book I've been waiting for. Ana Homayoun gives concrete strategies for parents to talk with their teens without using judgment and fear as tools. This is a guidebook you can pick up at anytime, and which your teen can read, too. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know." -- Rachel Simmons, Author of New York Times bestseller "The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence" "This is the essential guide to navigating the ephemeral and transactional communications woven into the language of social media online and IRL. I relished every page of this book. It was jam-packed with sound and seasoned self-management and executive-functioning tips and systems. The research and artfully reconstructed narratives, tools, ideas, and reflective questions feed the systematic and practical approaches the author shares to empower students, parents, and educators alike. I can't wait to add this to my professional library and share it with all of my teachers!!!" -- Lisa Johnson, Author of "Cultivating Communication and the Classroom" "I wish every parent, teacher, teen and tween knew Ana Homayoun as I do. As a journalist, she's long been my go-to source for advice on social media dilemmas affecting families because she is smart, wise and-above all-empathetic. I'm so glad to see Social Media Wellness is now available to everyone. Buy it. Like it. Share it." -- Steven Petrow, "Digital Life" Columnist "Keeping up with tweens and teens on social media often seems like a dizzying task that leaves us, the adults, lost and confused--too often giving up. Social Media Wellness brings great clarity to the matter offering actionable advice for parents and schools. In her typical style, Homayoun is realistic, pragmatic and refreshingly straight forward. She gets our attention without using scare tactics and then gives us, parents and educators, the tools to most effectively help out children find wellness in the social media age." -- Andrew Davis, Head of School "In our selfie society, teens and tweens encounter constant temptations and threats to their social, emotional, physical, and academic health. Ana Homayoun's new book provides strategies to "unselfie" our teens and develop a healthy, balanced relationship with social media." -- Michele Borba, Author of "Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in our All About Me World" "Ana Homayoun demonstrates how social media and our digital lives have reoriented relationships and how we think. In her book she offers vital tools and strategies for this revolution - whether you're a teacher, parent or student. I found myself challenged from each of these viewpoints!" -- Homa Tavangar, Global Education Adviser "Rich with stories and thoughtful interpretations of tweens' and teens' online habits, curiosities, and consequences, Ana provides parents and educators an especially powerful resource to confidently guide our students and children with tools, counsel and reassurance as they navigate social media. Bravo!" -- Stephanie Balmer, Head of School
Table Of ContentPROLOGUE1. Landscape: What Today's Social Media World Looks Like for Tweens and Teens The New Language of Technology and Social Media So Much Has Changed, Yet So Much Remains the Same How Social Media and Technology Affect the Overall Educational Experience Summary2. Background: Where We've Been, Where We're Going, and Why It Matters How We Got Here The New Social Media Why All of This Is a Big Deal in Terms of Tweens, Teens, and the School Experience Summary3. Side Effects: Five Ways Social Media Affects Today's Tweens and Teens Altered Expectations Mixed Messages Information Overload On-All-the-Time Mentality "All About the Likes" Personal Values Development Summary4. Conversations: How to Talk About Social Media Understand the Language and the Lingo Use the Framework of Socialization, Self-Regulation, and Safety Recognize the Importance of Attitude and Approach Make It All About Them Help Them Identify Their Values Encourage Them to "Get Real" About Daily Choices and Habits Work Collaboratively to Come Up with Acceptable Use Policies A Word About Technology Addiction Summary5. Academic Wellness: Organization, Compartmentalization, and Energy Management in the Age of Distractions The New Language of Technology in Schools How Social Media and Technology Affect Academic Wellness Optimizing Organization with Virtual Folders and In-Real-Life (IRL) Binders Mapping Out Assignments and Activities Managing Time and Energy Stress: The Art of Monotasking and Encouraging Personal Productivity Finding Flexibility for Different Learning Styles The Cheating Dilemma Summary6. Social and Emotional Wellness: Encouraging Students to Be Healthy Online and In Real Life The New Language of Social Media Socialization How Social Media Affects Friendships, Relationships, and Personality Development Helping Students Figure Out Their "Why" Encouraging Students to Define Qualities of Healthy Relationships Recognizing Negative Compensatory Behaviors Understanding Connection Versus Isolation Closing the Empathy Gap and Cultivating Compassion Promoting Appropriate Social and Emotional Boundaries Developing a Plan for Guidance and Support Acknowledging and Validating the Bystander Experience Summary7. Physical Wellness: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World The Teetering Imbalance Promoting Sleep Encouraging Stress Management Focusing on Functional Exercise Understanding Addiction Knowing the Signs and Getting Help Protection from Physical Harm and Danger Summary8. Moving Forward: Implementing the Strategies at School and at Home Things to Think About at School Reflecting as a School Things to Think About at Home Reflecting on the Home FrontRecommended Reading ListAcknowledgmentsEndnotesIndex
SynopsisSolutions for navigating an ever-changing social media world Today's students face a challenging paradox: the digital tools they need to complete their work are often the source of their biggest distractions. Students can quickly become overwhelmed trying to manage the daily confluence of online interactions with schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and family life. Written by noted author and educator Ana Homayoun, Social Media Wellness is the first book to successfully decode the new language of social media for parents and educators and provide pragmatic solutions to help students: Manage distractions Focus and prioritize Improve time-management Become more organized and boost productivity Decrease stress and build empathy With fresh insights and a solutions-oriented perspective, this crucial guide will help parents, educators and students work together to promote healthy socialization, effective self-regulation, and overall safety and wellness. "Ana Homayoun has written the very book I've yearned for, a must-read for teachers and parents. I have been recommending Ana's work for years, but Social Media Wellness is her best yet; a thorough, well-researched and eloquent resource for parents and teachers seeking guidance about how to help children navigate the treacherous, ever-changing waters of social media and the digital world." --Jessica Lahey, Author of The Gift of Failure "This is the book I've been waiting for. Ana Homayoun gives concrete strategies for parents to talk with their teens without using judgment and fear as tools. This is a guidebook you can pick up at anytime, and which your teen can read, too. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know." --Rachel Simmons, Author of The Curse of the Good Girl, Students can quickly become overwhelmed trying to manage the daily confluence of online interactions with schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and family life. This is the first book to successfully decode the new language of social media for parents and educators and provide pragmatic solutions to help students become more organised and productive by managing distractions and focusing on what they need to prioritize. With fresh insights and a solutions-oriented perspective, this crucial guide will help parents, educators and students work together to promote healthy socialization, effective self-regulation, and overall safety and wellness., This book is a guide to help schools understand how to deal with the ever-changing issues involving social networking and healthy female development, and provides a starting point of reference for school districts and policy makers., Solutions for navigating an ever-changing social media world Today's students face a challenging paradox: the digital tools they need to complete their work are often the source of their biggest distractions. Students can quickly become overwhelmed trying to manage the daily confluence of online interactions with schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and family life. Written by noted author and educator Ana Homayoun, Social Media Wellness is the first book to successfully decode the new language of social media for parents and educators and provide pragmatic solutions to help students: Manage distractions Focus and prioritize Improve time-management Become more organized and boost productivity Decrease stress and build empathy With fresh insights and a solutions-oriented perspective, this crucial guide will help parents, educators and students work together to promote healthy socialization, effective self-regulation, and overall safety and wellness. "Ana Homayoun has written the very book I've yearned for, a must-read for teachers and parents. I have been recommending Ana's work for years, but Social Media Wellness is her best yet; a thorough, well-researched and eloquent resource for parents and teachers seeking guidance about how to help children navigate the treacherous, ever-changing waters of social media and the digital world." --Jessica Lahey, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Gift of Failure "This is the book I've been waiting for. Ana Homayoun gives concrete strategies for parents to talk with their teens without using judgment and fear as tools. This is a guidebook you can pick up at anytime, and which your teen can read, too. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know." --Rachel Simmons, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Curse of the Good Girl Read About Ana Homayoun in the news: NYTimes, The Secret Social Media Lives of Teenagers Pacific Standard, Holier Than Thou IPO: Snapchat and Effective Parenting Parenttoolkit.com, Emojis, Streaks, Stories, and Scores: What Parents Need to Know About Snapchat Los Angeles Review of Books, Life and Death 2.0: When Your Grandmother Dies Online, Today's students face a challenging paradox: the digital tools they need to complete their work are often the source of their biggest distractions. Students can quickly become overwhelmed trying to manage the daily confluence of online interactions with schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and family life. Written by noted author and educator Ana Homayoun, Social Media Wellness is the first book to successfully decode the new language of social media for parents and educators and provide pragmatic solutions to help students: Manage distractions Focus and prioritize Improve time-management Become more organized and boost productivity Decrease stress and build empathy With fresh insights and a solutions-oriented perspective, this crucial guide will help parents, educators and students work together to promote healthy socialization, effective self-regulation, and overall safety and wellness.
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