Media and Your Child

Managing Your Child's Media Diet

• Managing your child's screen time
• Bright Ideas from Our Readers: Regulating Screen Time
• Internet survival tips for parents and teachers
• What the media is selling to kids
• Talking to kids about junk food and fast-food ads

How Media Matters to Kid's Health

• Physical health: The media link to obesity, risky diets
• Violence and Aggression: Media Mayhem Affects Kids
• Sexual Behavior: What Teens Learn From Media
• Addictive behaviors: Smoking, drinking and media
• Social and Emotional Health: Media Role Models

Tips for Raising a Reader

• Our book lists for kids, grades K-5
• Fun ways to read with your child
• "But Mom, I hate to read!": Tips for reluctant readers
• It's not just for Oprah: Book clubs for kids
• One mom's top picks for kids' book clubs

Your Child and Technology

• Can MySpace Be Good for Kids?
• The truth about cyberbullying
• What to Consider Before Buying a Computer
• When to get your child a cell phone
• Bright ideas from our readers: Cell phone use

Ask the Experts

Q: How can I help my child improve his reading this summer? Read the answer

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