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5 Ways to Help Kids Find Balance
• March 5, 2012 • Categories: Family media management, Physical health
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Sometimes it seems like the more tech savvy kids become, the fewer real-world skills they're capable of. Many can easily manipulate a smart phone, but basic stuff like chores, sports -- even making... read more
Know That Face? Facebook Does
• June 23, 2011 • Categories: Social networking and virtual worlds
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
No doubt about it, sharing pictures on Facebook is a major pastime for teens. And if they're careful with what they post and use privacy settings (a big if!), enjoying friends' pics is part... read more
Am I More Concerned About Sexting Than Sex?
• May 10, 2011 • Categories: Family media management, Sex and violence
Editor in Chief | Mom of two
Have I become numb? Am I so focused on my kids' online lives that I've forgotten about basic influences in traditional media? The thought crossed my mind as my 15-year-old son and I watched the... read more
Can Your Teen Shape Facebook's Privacy Policy?
• March 9, 2011 • Categories: Advocacy
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
If your teens socialize online, you've probably had some anxious moments wondering who can see all the stuff they post. And if you've tried to understand your teens' favorite sites' privacy policies... read more
Standing Up for the Original Huckleberry Finn
• January 12, 2011 • Categories: Advocacy
Editor in Chief | Mom of two
We founded Common Sense Media on the belief that sanity, not censorship, would best help our kids navigate the complex world of entertainment, media, and technology. read more
Best Kids' Gifts: How to Avoid Giving an Inappropriate Gift
• November 19, 2010 • Categories: Family media management
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Who among us hasn't spent hours online, trying to pick the perfect gift for the kids in our lives? More often than not, our efforts find their way into the giveaway bin. My biggest misfire came in... read more
Glee Hits a Sour Note: The Overtones of Sexualized Images
• October 28, 2010 • Categories: Family media management, Sex and violence
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Standing in line at the drugstore, I overheard a mother and her preteen daughter talking about the now-infamous racy GQ photos of the Glee stars. "Where did you see those?" asked the mom,... read more
Sneaky Ways Advertisers Target Kids
• April 28, 2010 • Categories: Consumerism
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
You might think you're hip to the tricks that advertisers use to reach kids online. You've seen the ads that play before online games. You know about the flashing banner ads, the contests, the... read more
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