Digital Vortex Survival Guide: Behaviors, Digital Media, & the Brain

Updated and revised JAN 2019!

The digital world is designed to grab our attention through the allure of increased productivity, interactivity, and entertainment, all within instant reach of our smartphones and mobile devices. We have endless access to movies, social interactivity, music, games, and anything the human mind creates in a digital environment. Is this all good? Is this all bad? Healthy usage of digital media entertainment lies somewhere between one to three hours per day. The problem is the average child is overdosing on digital media entertainment at more than seven hours daily! Julie, Christie, and Dr. Doan approach this topic with neuroscience research, proven solutions, and Biblical wisdom. This workbook is designed to educate, increase awareness, and prevent your kids and family from being sucked into the digital vortex!

Endorsements:

The “Digital Vortex Survival Guide” is a must-read for all who want to understand how to survive in this new era of digital media. As a recovering video game addict of ten years, I know all too well the negative impact digital media and video games can have on your life, as they caused me to drop out of high school, deceive my family, and even write a suicide note. Today, we live in a world where digital media is integrated into our lives, and it's not going anywhere. To live our purpose and realize our fullest potential, we must learn how to navigate this new world. That is why I strongly recommend the “Digital Vortex Survival Guide” to those seeking to not only understand the problem, but to learn practical solutions to recover that work. - Cam Adair, Founder of Game Quitters, Recovering Video Game Addict of 10 Years.

Julie, Christie, and Dr. Doan convey complex neuroscience and brain development in an understandable way. The workbook is well-designed with great graphics to help teens and parents understand how behaviors and digital media affect the brain. The book is timely and brilliant. All families and teens need this book, at least the ones who want to succeed in the digital age and avoid being sucked into a digital vortex! - Aaron Tabor, M.D., Founder of Jesus Daily® with over 30 million Facebook followers.

Digital Natives are into technology. They’re in deep. So, why is that a problem? The “Digital Vortex Survival Guide” is a powerful resource for parents, teachers and all caring people who are concerned about an entire tech-savvy generation. The authors have crafted an easy-to-understand guide that explains how the effects of excessive media tech usage impact the brain of developing teens. This book will help you be informed, stay alert and know what it takes to live a balanced life in an overstimulated world. - Linda Mintle, Ph.D. Chair, Behavioral Health, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Author, “Raising Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World.”