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Creating with Media
Media tools — computers, digital cameras and sound recorders — can help your child discover that, as great as it is to be entertained and enjoy somebody else's version of fun, it's even better to enjoy fun that is entirely of her making.
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TV and Kids under Age 3
By now, most parents have heard about studies that discourage exposing very young children to television. But the reality is that almost three quarters of infants and toddlers are exposed to TV programs before they turn 2. Studies on TV and toddlers are fairly rare, but children's media expert Shelley Pasnik has scoured the research to answer parents' most common questions about young children and television. Read more »
Not Their Parents' Online World
It's very likely that the Web your teen is using is very different from the one you've gotten to know over the last decade. In addition to serving up a seemingly bottomless stream of information, today's Web is more participatory, more social and more flexible than ever before. Read more »
Sorting out Scientific Studies
When you hear a news story that begins "A new study finds..." ask these questions to determine what it really means for your family. Read more »
Stereotypes
TV, movies, videogames and the Internet often show people in an overly simple way, giving an inaccurate idea of what they are allowed to say and do and how important or unimportant they are. How to recognize and educate your children about unfair portrayals in the media. Read more »
TV Smarts from the Start
It is possible for TV viewing to contribute to the health of your household. But merely turning the set on — or even off — isn't enough. Here are five ways to make television a healthy part of your family's life. Read more »
TV Viewer's Guide
How do you know if a TV show is good for your child? Although there's no single recipe for a successful program, there are specific ingredients that those in the know put into a high-quality television series. You might want to look for these elements, too.
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