Parenting Across the Digital Divide

About the Book

My purpose for doing this book is to open a dialogue with parents to gain a deeper understanding of the internet and its effects on their children’s behavior. I hope to shine a light on the impact of digital exposure to the modeling of prosocial and antisocial behavior, the blurring of fantasy and reality, the virtual victimization of youngsters, and the sexualization and pornification of the media.

About the Author

Who better to lead a national conversation about the impact of technology and media on kids and their families than Dr. Helen Boehm? She is a distinguished psychologist who leads the independent advisory, FCC Ready, which certifies educational television programming to be in compliance with Federal Communications Commission standards and consults on the development of digital policies, products and services that effect children. Dr. Helen served as Senior Vice President for Public Responsibility and Standards at MTV Networks/Nickelodeon and headed Education and Public Service at the Fox Kid’s Network. A familiar parenting resource, on­air and on-line contributor, she oversaw the self-regulatory arm of the children’s advertising industry, The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU). She is the author of The Right Toys: A Guide to Selecting the Best Toys for Children and Fearless Parenting for the New Millennium. A mother and grandmother, Dr. Helen is a graduate of Boston University and received her masters and doctoral degrees from Columbia University.