It's no secret that we spend more time with our devices than with our loved ones. And although it provides a solution for family members looking to reduce their screen time, at its heart The Well-Balanced Family is about learning to take the newly-available time and channel it toward strengthening family connections, spending more quality time together, and supporting each other in developing healthy, productive, and enjoyable lifestyles. The Well-Balanced Family focuses on four areas: Connectedness, Open Communication, Fitness, and Organization. Using an evidence-based approach, author Robert Myers, PhD teaches parents how to encourage developmental play activities, develop avid readers, instill cooperation and mutual respect, improve physical fitness, build self-esteem and character, and reduce struggles over bedtime, chores, and homework. It also provides tips for helping kids safely make the most of their screen time.If your family is more interested in their phones and tablets than in each other, The Well-Balanced Family will teach you everything you need to reclaim that sense of familial connection and love. "The Well-Balanced Family is written in a conversational style and filled with insights, actionable advice, and wisdom that addresses the crisis felt by many families today. Robert F Myers is an expert whose wisdom will definitely help families establish the balance they need and experience lower stress levels when it comes to managing family time and connecting with members of the family. If you're a parent or an adult who cares about the health of your family, then you need to read this book". - - Reviewed by Ruffina Oserio for Readers' Favorite "In The Well-Balanced Family, Myers offers advice on how to limit screen time without compromising family time and, importantly, without incurring resentment and hostility. . . What makes this volume so valuable is that the suggestions--which are grounded in comprehensive research-- are accessible and written in everyday language. . . There are also extremely useful features that make this volume an accessible tool for whole-family use. . . Overall, this volume is invaluable for readers who want to limit their family's screen time because of its sound and practical advice". -- The Children's Book Review Dr Robert Myers is a child psychologist with over 35 years of clinical experience. He earned his PhD from the University of Southern California. He is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the UC Irvine School of Medicine. He also provides parent education through public speaking and media appearances. He is the founder of a popular website for parents, Child Development Institute, at www.childdevelopmentinfo.com. Dr. Myers lives in Orange, CA with his wife, Pam. They were married in 1971 and have two adult children. He likes to listen to music and go to concerts, travel to new places, photography, and go hiking in the local mountains. But most of all, he likes to spend time with his family, especially playing board games and having fun. Dr Robert Myers is a child psychologist with over 35 years of clinical experience. He earned his PhD from the University of Southern California. He is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the UC Irvine School of Medicine. He also provides parent education through public speaking and media appearances. He is the founder of a popular website for parents, Child Development Institute, at www.childdevelopmentinfo.com. Dr. Myers lives in Orange, CA with his wife, Pam. They were married in 1971 and have two adult children. He likes to listen to music and go to concerts, travel to new places, photography, and go hiking in the local mountains. But most of all, he likes to spend time with his family, especially playing board games and having fun.