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How Horror Movies Affect Teens

All horror is not created equal. Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is one of the most critically acclaimed horror movies of all time. But as scary as it still is, it positively pales in comparison to the grisly slash-and-torture horror movies like the current Saw franchise. Today's horror movies rely much more heavily on gore, special effects, and the pairing of sex and violence.

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Essential advice for managing media

Intro: Watch videos and tips for managing your family's media diet.

Pre-K: Tuning Out Junk Food Ads, Setting TV Time Limits

Kindergarten: Talking About Advertising, Cartoon Violence, Setting Internet Filters

1st-2nd: All About Avatars, Safe Search Online, Movies for the Family

3rd-4th: Safety Online, Scary Film Fixes, Club Penguin & More

5th-6th: Cell Phone Help, Talking About Cyberbullies, Instant Messaging, Staying Safe Online

7th-8th: Managing Music, Taming Gaming at Home, Checking Browser History

High School: Digital Creativity, The Truth About "Sexting," YouTube 101, Finding Out About Facebook

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I hear that Baby Einstein videos don’t make babies smarter. What does work?

If you want to stimulate your baby’s brain, turn off the TV and check out these tips.


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