Into the minds of babes : how screen time affects children from birth to age five / Lisa Guernsey.
| Author/creator | Guernsey, Lisa |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Basic Books, ©2007. |
| Description | xvi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preface, or, the three Cs : content, context and your child -- What exactly is this video doing to my baby's brain? -- Is TV turning my tot into a zombie? -- Could my child learn from baby videos? -- My toddler doesn't seem to notice when the TV is on--or does he? -- Which videos are too scary for my child? -- What is educational about "educational" TV? -- Could the right DVD teach my child to speak, or better yet, become bilingual? -- Can electronic media enrich my child's vocabulary? -- Could this program teach my child to be a good person? -- Is interactive media worthwhile--or at least better than TV? -- Will screen time make my children fat? -- How do real families make smart media choices? -- Epilogue -- Appendix I: Movie review web sites -- Appendix II: Web sites reviews of interactive media -- Appendix III: Resources on the use of electronic media with children who have special needs. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-274) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007021043 |
| ISBN | 9780465027989 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0465027989 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ784.T4 G83 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |