Your Dirty Little Secrets: How Some Parents Bend Their Media Rules

We all try to set limits and make good choices, but sometimes the best laid plans go awry. We're sharing our deepest, darkest media confessions -- and how you can learn from them.

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Easy Ways to Help Your Kids Find Balance

It's hard to tell what's good, what's age-appropriate, and what has "nutritional value" for your kids. Get three simple ways you can help serve your kids a healthy media diet.
 

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Can Apps Really Be Free?

Many kids -- and their parents -- have found out the hard way that what looks like a free app can cost $1, $5, or even $100 (in a single transaction!). Here are a few tips to help you avoid the hidden costs of "free" apps.

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