What the media is selling to kids
Children are bombarded by advertising everywhere they turn. Helping kids understand how advertising works can help protect them from being exploited by advertisers.
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Talking About Media and Taking Action
Talk to your child about media consumption to make viewing a conscious choice.
Violence and aggression: media mayhem affects kids
By the time kids enter middle school, they will have seen 8,000 murders and 100,000 more acts of violence on broadcast TV alone. And studies show it affects their behavior.
Sexual Behavior: What Teens Learn From Media
If you don't talk to your kids about your own values and expectations about sex, the main input they'll get is from the media. Here are some guidelines to help you.
Social and Emotional Health: Media Role Models
Your child is bombarded with media messages about ethics and values that often run counter to yours. Here is what you can do to counter them.
Sound Advice on Managing the Media From Parents' Choice
Tame the media monster at your house with these simple tips.
Is social media making your child a fame-seeker?
How often your child updates her profile, tags pictures, and talks on her cell matters – unless you’re raising the next Justin Bieber (in which case, carry on).
Can MySpace be good for kids?
As kids continue to flock to sites like MySpace, and the backlash from parents and the media fades, it's time to take a fresh look at social networking.
Top-10 high-tech math tutors
These guilt-free video games, software, and phone apps allow kids to indulge their gaming habits while pumping up their math muscles.
Internet survival tips for parents and teachers
Here's how to make sure your child is Internet smart and Internet safe.
