Dr. Colleen Carroll - Hooked on Screens: How to Get Your 5-14 Year Old to Put Down the Phones, Video Games and Electronic Devices and Pick Up a Book

By Dr. Colleen Carroll

#1 Bestselling Author

The mind is everything. What you think, you become. Buddha

This book isdedicated to my wonderful husband, Dan. May we spend many more incredible years reading together.

Copyright 2018 by Dr. Colleen Carroll.

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Hooked on Screens, Dr. Colleen Carroll --1st edition, 2018

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ISBN: 978-0-692-93909-3 (Paperback)

ISBN: 978-0-692-93912-3 (Hardcover)

ISBN-13: 978-1985702356 (Createspace)

ISBN-10: 1985702355 (Createspace)

ISBN: 9781370512065 (Smashwords)

ASIN: (Amazon Kindle) B071GPZXPP

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We are so grateful for Dr. Carroll's work helping families balance screen time with life. Screens aren't going away. In fact, even schools are requiring kids to use them more and more. It is imperative that families understand the importance of activities that don't involve screens to raise happy, healthy, well-rounded children. At our academy, we do this through music instruction. Dr. Carroll uses reading! These are skills that will stay with children for a lifetime. We advocate mindful use of technology to help with life, not take over life.

Claudia Huter and Dr. Steven Huter, Founder Directors, Larchmont Music Academy, www.LarchmontMusicAcademy.com , teaching over 750 students per year

Dr. Carroll's work is such an important component to healthy childhood development in the modern setting. Her capacity to help families see themselves and come up with workable solutions for a balanced approach to the use of screens is nothing short of miraculous in the transformation that occurs, for the child as well as the entire family.

Sarica Cernohous, Licensed Acupuncturist and Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Author of The Funky Kitchen, Founder of naturallylivingtoday.com , Mom of two children ages 10 and 12

As the mother of two elementary-aged boys, I know first-hand how important it is to instill great reading habits. With all the distractions of technology today, it makes it difficult. Thats why Dr. Carrolls work is so vital to our society! She has proven methods to help me help my kids, and what parent doesnt want that?

Pamela Zimmer, Author, Speaker, Mentor and Self-Care Queen" , www.PamelaZimmer.com , Mom of two boys ages 10 and 7

Dr. Colleen Carroll has been a tremendous resource to families I work with as a parent educator. Her advice is helpful, reassuring and above all, actionable! Dr. Carrolls book, Hooked on Screens, is especially important today as our children are faced with psychological challenges from the negative effects of electronic devices. I highly recommend her work to families looking for answers that will help their children grow into responsible and kind adults.

Maria Dismondy, Award-winning Author and Parent Educator,www.MariaDismondy.com , Mom of three children ages 8, 5 and 3

Advancements in digital technology, particularly mobile technology, are creating a generation of sedentary tech addicts. This addiction poses a danger to our childrens physical and mental health. Dr. Carrolls work is a crucial step towards increased awareness of the dangers of digital addiction and will provide more people with the tools necessary to take action to prevent it. It is time to get kids to step away from their screens and get moving because, as we have witnessed at BOKS, active kids = active minds.

Nancy Day, Coordinator at Build Our Kids Success, RI, www.bokskids.org , Mom of two children ages 10 and 14

Studies have shown and experts and parents know boys can often be very reluctant, stubborn, and adamantly AGAINST reading. (Video games and screens offer instant gratification, and are easy to learn!) Dr. Colleen Carroll provides the information you need to understand the reasons behind his fascination with screens, and then she gives you the practical strategies you MUST HAVE to move him from resistance of books to interest and enthusiasm. With her wisdom, experience, and expertise, shell help you get your child unplugged from screens and plugged into reading!

Janet Allison, Author, Educator, Family Coach, and Founder of Boys Alive! www.boysalive.com Mom to two daughters, 29 and 31

In our digital world, distractions have become commonplace in the modern home. Kids spend their free time with devices and video games while reading gets pushed to the back burner. This is a disturbing trend and one that is unlikely to lead to our childrens' future accomplishments. Luckily, we have Dr. Carroll. She is committed to equipping parents with proven strategies that turn the tide back in our favor. The importance of her work cannot be overstated. Bottom line, her strategies work and will help your child move toward higher success.

Brent Basham, Co-Host www.DigitalDads.fm , Dad of three children ages 7, 9 and 12

As a career coach and the mother of two avid readers who successfully graduated college in four years, I affirm that reading expands knowledge and vocabulary which gives you confidence to have a personal and professional voice. Dr. Carrolls book, Hooked on Screens, will give your child a head start as a strong reader while minimizing the distraction and addiction of digital devices. I highly recommend Dr. Carroll and her book!

Juliet Murphy , Career Coach to Parents & High School Students, Speaker, Author: #WHATS NEXT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? http://julietmurphy.com/ Mom of two children

As a foreign language teacher since 1984, with students from different countries ranging in ages from 8 to 80, I can attest that those who were successful in learning a second language almost always had one skill in common: they read well in their first language! As technology use has increased within my student population, difficulty and stress has also increased. Dr. Carroll's work will enable you to give your children a chance to be successful in their first language and any other subject they need to learn. My own two boys, brought up as the digital age began, were encouraged to read before using any screens. They love to read now, and their commendable grades and enjoyment of high school and college are a result of that time spent reading.