Introduction : taming the media in young children's lives
Part I. Establishing a foundation for action. Remote-controlled childhood : an overview
A developmental perspective on remote-controlled childhood
A closer look at remote-controlled childhood : how media culture affects children
Setting the stage : learn more about the media in young children's lives
Part II. Helping children get beyond remote-controlled childhood in classroom settings. Problem solving with children : how one teacher helped the princesses and princes live happily ever after
Helping children get beyond remote-controlled childhood : guidelines for practice
Beyond remote-controlled play : helping children become creative players
Addressing negative media content : violence, sexualization, commercialization, and more
Beyond the screen : empowering children to take action in the real world
Part III. Working outside the classroom to help children get beyond remote-controlled childhood. Teachers and families working together
Community building for change : helping society get beyond remote-controlled childhood
Conclusion : beyond remote-controlled childhood!