"The intended audience matters, regardless of the actual audience. Unfortunately, adults sometimes believe that they understand what they see online without considering how teens imagined the context when they originally posted a particular photograph or comment." ~ from danah boyd's It's Complicated
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| What the Fork Are You Eating? An Action Plan for Your Pantry and Plate by Stefanie SacksIn What the Fork Are You Eating?, chef and nutritionist Stefanie Sacks explains the dangers of food additives and provides practical guidance on choosing healthier foods and preparing safe, nutritious meals (hint: labels such as "natural," "low-fat," and "sugar-free" don't guarantee that the package contents provide healthy nourishment). Starting with a detailed breakdown of substances to avoid (and why), Sacks continues with instructions for a pantry makeover, lists shopping strategies, and suggests ways to build more balanced eating habits. Recipes round out this comprehensive approach to safer -- and tasty -- meal plans. |
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| The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care by Angelo VolandesAccording to Dr. Angelo Volandes' The Conversation, most people say, if asked, that they would prefer a dignified death at home in their beds. However, many patients don't know they can make advance choices about managing their final illnesses. Reviewing the end-of-life experiences of seven people, Volandes shows how dying in a hospital can be unnecessarily expensive and traumatic, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues early on with physicians. Adding straightforward advice about initiating a conversation with the doctor, completing advance directives, and including the family in the process, Volandes presents a "compassionate and informative treatment" (Kirkus Reviews) of a difficult subject. |
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| It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens by danah boydAuthor danah boyd (who eschews capitalization), specializes in studying social behavior on the web. She spent three years interviewing teenagers about their internet use and talking with adults about teens' social networking. In this informative book, she concludes that teens don't benefit from over-protective parenting and that social media offer them effective ways to socialize. She advises, however, that kids may need better education on the use of digital resources, and she discusses how to respond to safety concerns. It's Complicated compiles accessible resources for parents, teachers, and others who work with teens. |
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| Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know about Ending... by Carrie GoldmanThe effects of bullying were brought home to Chicago Tribune blogger Carrie Goldman when her first-grade daughter no longer wanted to take her Star Wars bottle to school because she'd been teased and told that Star Wars was "only for boys." Goldman's subsequent blog post attracted a tidal wave of support from a wide range of interests. Here, she condenses scientific research about bullying into a smooth and easy-to-follow narrative and offers specific advice on how to help bullied children -- and bullies. All parents will find useful information in Bullied, though it focuses primarily on female bullying victims. |
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| The Parent Backpack for Kindergarten Through Grade 5: How to Support... by Marylisa NicholsParents know that they should be supportive of their children's school experience, but understanding what's expected of them may be daunting, especially for those whose kids are just starting school. Author Marylisa Nichols, director of a nonprofit parent education group, provides detailed, straightforward advice on everything from communications with teachers to helping kids with organization, addressing bullying problems, and even nutrition. The Parent Backpack for Kindergarten Through Grade 5 also urges parents to help their children love reading -- and reminds them to thank the teachers. |
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| Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge by Etan ThomasEtan Thomas may be best known as a power forward in the NBA, but he's also an advocate for President Obama's fatherhood initiative; here he collects essays and poems from a variety of fathers, including fellow basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, hip-hop artist Ice Cube, and filmmaker Michael Moore, among others. What all these luminaries have in common is their belief in the importance of fathers. While some essays discuss problems experienced by fatherless kids in the African American community, others recognize single mothers who shoulder fatherhood roles. Throughout, the book offers helpful advice for parents and hope for all children. |
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