Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off.
Paul, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter..
She lives in St.
Marieka focuses her work on books and other materials for children, teens, parents, and teachers.
She launched her career as an award-winning children\'s book illustrator with Hands Are Not for Hitting and has illustrated all the books in the Best Behavior(R) and Toddler Tools(R) series. at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and also studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.
Marieka Heinlen received her B.
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Paul, Minnesota.
Elizabeth lives with her family and five pets near St.
Both series help kids ages 8-13 get a handle on the social and emotional skills they\'re developing throughout the elementary and middle school years.
Elizabeth also enjoys writing books for the Laugh & Learn(R) series, such as How to Take the GRRRR Out of Anger , and the Survival Guides for Kids series, such as The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders .
In the Best Behavior(R) series, she helps toddlers reach new milestones and improve their day-to-day behavior.
Elizabeth\'s Toddler Tools(R) series helps young children and their parents cope with those tough times and transitions that happen every day (like napTime and bedtime).
She especially loves creating new board book series--including the Happy Healthy Baby(R) series, which is designed to capture the interest of your littlest readers.
These days she writes books for babies, toddlers, teens, and every age in between.
Before becoming an author, Elizabeth edited books for children and parents.
Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes.
About author(s): Elizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born.
All include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.
Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books.
Bilingual board book and paperback editions of select titles also are available.
Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1-4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4-7.
Best Behavior(R) Series Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors.
A section for adults at the end of the book includes information on the effects of too much Screen Time and suggestions for establishing screen-Time boundaries.
Illustrator Marieka Heinlen\'s active and vibrant illustrations of young children interacting with their caregivers and families bring the activities and suggestions for screen-free fun to life.
With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick offers appealing and healthy alternatives to using screens, as well as ways to stay safe and happy when online.
With straightforward suggestions, children will learn valuable information about online safety, setting healthy screen-Time boundaries, and the importance of screen-free time.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consistent limits on Screen Time for children, and adults should take steps to ensure online safety for kids.
While screens can be helpful and fun, they are not intended for use all the time.
This reassuring picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting Screen Time and making the most of the Time you have with your screens and without.
As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children.
Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off
