"Growing Up Social" Giveaway

"Growing Up Social" by Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane is a book for any parent who wants to be "raising relational kids in a screen-driven world."

"There is no app or video game that can replace interactions with other human beings."  Relating to others, eye contact, conversation, empathy, getting along with others -- these are key characteristics that we all need in order to function effectively with others in our world.

BUT -- "The average American child and teenager spends 53 hours a week with media and technology, far more time in front of screens than interacting with parents or people."  That's a full time job plus some overtime!  And what is the payout?  Entitlement, low attention span and lack of patience are all results of excessive screen time.

The book makes some obvious screen-related recommendations like "no more than 2 hours a day of screen time"and then goes on to explain things such as: ways to encourage creative play (get your kids a cardboard box!) and ways to increase a love of reading.

"Growing Up Social" highlights five A+ skills that are learned abilities that will instill character in your child (and in yourself):

Show Affection, Appreciate others, deal with Anger, 

learn to Apologize and pay Attention

As I was reading the book I summarized what I was reading to my kids and these A+ skills were a great conversation starter.  We talked about which ones we each needed to focus on the most -- recognizing that we all have strengths and weaknesses.

"Bonus Features" throughout the book include a Screen Time Family Pledge that will be an amazing springboard for family discussions.  There is also a quiz that can help you identify whether or not your child has too much screen time based on his/her behaviours.  The book even has a chapter that focuses on your own screen time and highlights the idea that we should model appropriate use of screen time for our children.

Anyone who has enjoyed Gary Chapman's "The 5 Love Languages" will appreciate this book by Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane.  You'll find this book inspiring and encouraging!

Check out: "Growing Up Social" Official Website
"Growing Up Social" Book Trailer

Win it:  One Sowing Dandelion Seeds reader will win a copy of the book "Growing Up Social".

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~❀~ Chelsey ~❀~