Meet Timmy, a lovable monster who can't get enough of the coolest gadgets and video games. Too bad he doesn't realize how much time he spends each day in front of a screen.
In the same humorous spirit of Diary of a Wimpy Kid comes Timmy's Monster Diary: Screen Time Stress. Using the "Time-Telling" and "ST4" techniques developed by Dr. Raun Melmed of the Melmed Center in Arizona, Timmy's Monster Diary teaches kids how to self-monitor the amount of time they spend on technology. Timmy's hilarious doodles and diary entries chronicle his delightful adventures, misadventures, and eventual triumph in a funny, relatable way. It's the one book that kids will want to turn off the TV and read!
Timmy's Monster Diary also includes a resource section to help parents and teachers implement Dr. Melmed's methods, plus ST4 reminders that kids can remove, color, and place around the house.
Meet Marvin and his friends. Delightful young monsters who struggle with big monster problems. Each book in the series deals with real life issues that kids struggle with such as ADHD, handling emotions, trouble with friends, anxiety, and technology obsession. Written in first person, each story presents the struggle from the child's perspective and includes cartoon graphics. As the monster journals his struggle, children follow along and learn by example the ST4 process: Stop, Take Time to Think. An excellent, non-threatening way to teach children the tools to take control over the negative behaviors that are common today. Written by a developmental pediatrician, each book also includes a helpful resource section for parents and teachers. Books in the series are around 120 pgs, pb. ~Deanne
