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Parents and Technology: Integration of Web-Based Resources to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children

Parents and Technology: Integration of Web-Based Resources to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children

Sean W. Mulvenon, Sandra G. Bowman
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 31
ISBN13: 9781466694941|ISBN10: 1466694947|EISBN13: 9781466694958
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9494-1.ch004
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Mulvenon, Sean W., and Sandra G. Bowman. "Parents and Technology: Integration of Web-Based Resources to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children." Handbook of Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology, edited by Viktor Wang, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 63-93. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9494-1.ch004

APA

Mulvenon, S. W. & Bowman, S. G. (2016). Parents and Technology: Integration of Web-Based Resources to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology (pp. 63-93). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9494-1.ch004

Chicago

Mulvenon, Sean W., and Sandra G. Bowman. "Parents and Technology: Integration of Web-Based Resources to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children." In Handbook of Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology, edited by Viktor Wang, 63-93. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9494-1.ch004

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Abstract

The use of technology to improve the health and nutrition outcomes of children has been improving in recent years with many resources available online. Additionally, the expansion and continued growth of the Internet allows a method of access to information that transcends the traditional geographical obstacles in providing educational resources to parents in rural communities. A review of research and resources online to support parents with early childhood development is presented. A challenge identified in use of technology is the “silo” mentality of resources and the integration of education, health, nutrition, and social well-being information as a single resource for parents. Based on the research a comprehensive resource model is presented that integrates essential maturational and academic development for children. Additionally, the use for improved metrics and their development is provided.

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