Beyond remote-controlled childhood: teaching young children in the media age

Introduction : taming the media in young children's lives

Part I. Establishing a foundation for action. Remote-controlled childhood : an overview

A developmental perspective on remote-controlled childhood

A closer look at remote-controlled childhood : how media culture affects children

Setting the stage : learn more about the media in young children's lives

Part II. Helping children get beyond remote-controlled childhood in classroom settings. Problem solving with children : how one teacher helped the princesses and princes live happily ever after

Helping children get beyond remote-controlled childhood : guidelines for practice

Beyond remote-controlled play : helping children become creative players

Addressing negative media content : violence, sexualization, commercialization, and more

Beyond the screen : empowering children to take action in the real world

Part III. Working outside the classroom to help children get beyond remote-controlled childhood. Teachers and families working together

Community building for change : helping society get beyond remote-controlled childhood

Conclusion : beyond remote-controlled childhood!