Logged On and Tuned Out by Vicki Courtney

When I saw the title, Logged On and Tuned Out, I assumed the ‘tuned out’ referred to children who spend too much time on the computer. The author, Vicki Courtney, had other people in mind – hopelessly, tuned out parents. As the advances in technology continue to accelerate, many parents have not kept up.

Written from a mom’s perspective, this book covers IMing (If you don’t now what that IM stands for, you really need the book.), monitoring software, and cell phone usage. She gives valuable information about social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. Do you know if your child has uploaded pics to a blog or videos to YouTube?

The author observes, “There are lots of clueless, uncaring, irresponsible parents out there.” Don’t let this be said of you. Logged On and Tuned Out will clue you in. Courtney offers a nontechie crash course to better understand the technology-driven world in which our tech-savvy children live. Recommended!

Product Details:
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: B&H Books (September 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0805446656
ISBN-13: 978-0805446654

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NOTE: I received this book courtesy of White Post Media.
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Effective Parenting in a Defective World - DVD Kit

Are you a parent looking for a plan to raise effective, positive, and most importantly, godly children?

Chip Ingram, a father of four, has put together a DVD kit that enables parents to formulate just such a plan. He teaches principles for effective parenting in a defective world. The first DVD opens with interviews with parents who tell their fears concerning drugs, sex, the internet, and more. Kids also give their point of view, followed by Ingram’s teaching.

Rev. Ingram is the president of Walk Thru the Bible, teaching pastor of Living on the Edge, and graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary. He is personable, easy to listen to, and lectures with a sharp sense of humor. He engages the audience, encouraging parents in the difficult task of raising children in today’s culture.

The course workbook and leader’s guide are used in conjunction with the DVD’s. Each lesson lasts 25-35 minutes. Questions in the book are designed to promote discussion. When you’re through with this course, you will have learned about your role as a parent, how to teach, nurture, and discipline your children, and how to understand and implement biblical truths.

Taking into account the time spent watching the DVD, discussion, and time filling out the workbook, each lesson can be completed in less than one hour. With nine lessons, the entire course can be completed in nine hours - the equivalent of one workday.

I urge you to take advantage of the vast amount of research and the anointed teaching you will receive from this package. If used in a small group setting, because of the excellent teaching on the DVD’s, this study could be facilitated by someone of moderate teaching experience.

I highly recommend Effective Parenting in a Defective World.

NOTE: This kit was given to me by White Post Media for the purpose of receiving reviews.