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Everyday Dilemmas
Are You Spying on Your Kid?
Technology has been a great boon to parenting -- we can now keep in touch with our kids...
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By Regan McMahon
(5.4.12)
New This Week
New Kids' Books: What to Read Next
Finding the right book for your kid can be a challenge. But if you guess right and keep...
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By Regan McMahon
(5.2.12)
books, reading, teen fiction
The Big Issues
Tell Congress That Kids' Privacy Matters
A few weeks ago, Representative Mary Bono Mack chaired a Congressional hearing entitled "...
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By Common Sense Me...
(4.30.12)
Everyday Dilemmas
3 Big Rules Your Kids May Be Breaking Online
For those of us who grew up with dial-up modems, it can be hard to understand what the...
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By Sierra Filucci
(3.26.12)
In Your School
Video Violence Online: Tips for Parents
Of all the wild videos kids watch on YouTube, some of the most disturbing are the ones of...
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By Caroline Knorr
(3.12.12)
parenting in the digital age, violence, youtube
Teachable Moments
Beyond Catfights: TV That's Good for Girls
Do you remember when you were a kid, about 9 or 10, and your best friend was everything...
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By Sierra Filucci
(2.27.12)
reality tv, role models, stereotypes, tv
Teachable Moments
When Good Role Models Go Bad
There seem to be only a few short years between the time a child star makes it big and...
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By Caroline Knorr
(2.14.12)
media influence, role models, sex in the media
Smart Solutions
5 Ways to Avoid Media Overload
For parents concerned about the impact that media has in their kids' lives, the latest...
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By Caroline Knorr
(2.1.12)
family time, setting limits, smart solutions
New This Week
5 Ways to Unplug Your Holidays
Is this the most wired holiday ever? There are apps for organizing your holiday events,...
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By Caroline Knorr
(12.10.11)
family time, holiday season, screen limits
Smart Solutions
6 Ways to Save Money on Entertainment and Gifts This Holiday
The holiday season is upon us -- and so is a pretty painful economy. Whether it's family...
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By Ingrid Simone
(11.21.11)
holiday gift giving, holiday picks, holiday season
Smart Solutions
70+ Gift Ideas for Every Kid on Your List
Looking for the perfect kids' gift? Need a special present for a teen? Common Sense Media...
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By Common Sense Med
(11.14.11)
apps, games, gift giving, holiday season, movies, music, setting limits, smart solutions, tv
The Big Issues
Online Teens Are Nice (but Still a Little Naughty)
If your teens are on social networks, the scariest part is "not knowing." Not knowing who...
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By Caroline Knorr
(11.9.11)
cyberbullying, parenting in the digital age, social networking
Teachable Moments
First Times: Tips for Talking About Virginity and Sex in Teen Dramas
Brenda and Dylan, Joey and Pacey, Kurt and Blaine. Talking to teens about sex can be...
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By Sierra Filucci
(11.9.11)
media savvy, sex in the media, teens, tv
Everyday Dilemmas
Fall Television Your Teen Will Be Talking About
Which TV Shows Are Taking Aim at Your Teen This Fall? Every fall, TV networks debut a...
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By Sierra Filucci
(8.30.11)
family media, teens, tv
In Your School
5 Ways to Bring Rules Back After Summer
Getting your family back on a school-year routine after a summer of staying up late,...
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By Caroline Knorr
(8.29.11)
back to school, setting limits