For many children and teens daily Internet use is the norm ‎- but where should we draw the line when it comes to digital media usage‎?‎ This handy book lays out the essential information needed to understand and prevent excessive Internet use that negatively impacts behaviour‎,‎ education‎,‎ family life‎,‎ and even physical health‎.‎ Martin L‎.‎ Kutscher‎,‎ MD analyses neurological‎,‎ psychological and educational research and draws on his own experience to show when Internet use stops being a good thing and starts to become excessive‎.‎ He shows how to spot digital addictions‎,‎ and offers whole family approaches for limiting the harmful effects of too much screen time‎,‎ such as helping kids to learn to control their own Internet use‎.‎ He tackles diverse questions ranging from the effects of laptops in the classroom and reading on a digital screen‎,‎ to whether violent videogames lead to aggression‎.‎ The author also explains how ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder ‎(‎ASD‎)‎ can make you more susceptible to Internet addiction‎,‎ suggesting practical strategies to suit these specific needs‎.‎ Discussing both the good and bad aspects of the internet‎,‎ this book tells you everything you need to know to help children and young people use the internet in a healthy‎,‎ balanced way‎.‎