Kids and Media News
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Helping Your Kids Navigate the Stormy Seas of Social Media03/05/2013, Mari-Jane Williams, Washington PostErin Mantz lets her two boys, Max, 11, and Zack, 8, use Instagram to keep up with their friends. She sees it as a normal part of social life for today's tweens. read more
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Summer Learning: How to Keep Math, Reading and School Skills Sharp Over Break03/04/2013, Kathleen Guy, ParentMapWe love summer. After all, the pressure's off. Sure, we have to get our kids to camps, swim class and playdates. But all that stress over homework, spelling tests and reading assignments? They disappear with that much-cherished last day of school. Or do they? read more
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Are New Skechers Sneakers Sexist?03/01/2013, Sasha Emmons, ParentingSkechers is known for pushing the envelope with their products (remember Shape-ups for girls?) but they may have ripped the envelope wide open with this one. read more
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Common Sense: Ratings Promo Campaign Good as Far as It Goes02/28/2013, John Eggerton, Broadcasting & CableCommon Sense Media CEO James Steyer says the new TV and movie ratings promotion campaign announced Wednesday is good as far as it goes, but it doesn't go far enough. read more
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73% of Teachers Use Cellphones for Classroom Activities02/28/2013, Camille Bautista, MashableMore middle- and secondary-school teachers are using digital tools in their classrooms and professional lives, a new report says. A study by Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project released Thursday delves into teachers' increasing technology use, but also expresses educators' concerns about the digital divide. read more
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People on the Move02/28/2013, Rebecca Shabad, Roll CallJoni Lupovitz has been named vice president of policy at Common Sense Media, a national nonprofit. Lupovitz was chief of staff to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz. She also worked as an attorney and an assistant director in the division of enforcement in the bureau of consumer protection at the FTC. She also served Leibowitz as an attorney adviser. She also was a partner at McDermott, Will & Emery, a law and lobbying firm. read more
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No App for That: Apple to Settle iTunes Lawsuit02/27/2013, Stacey Vanek Smith, MarketplaceApple has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought by angry parents who said their kids racked up big bills on iTunes purchases. They're called "in-app" purchases and they usually let players of a free game buy extra weapons or to get to a new level or get a whole bunch of virtual goldfish. read more
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Entertainment Biz Tries Again to Counter Criticism with PSAs02/27/2013, Ted Johnson, VarietyEntertainment honchos are again resorting to their usual tactic whenever D.C. scrutinizes violent movies and TV shows: They are launching a public service campaign. read more
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Apple Agrees to Pay Parents $100 Million in iTunes Credits for Kids' App Orders02/26/2013, John Boudreau, San Jose Mercury NewsHighlighting the challenges of parenting in the digital age, Apple (AAPL) has agreed to pay out more than $100 million to moms and dads whose children made purchases from apps downloaded from its online iTunes store without permission. read more
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Experts Disagree on How Violent Video Games Affect Children02/25/2013, William Weir, The Hartford CourantThree legislative proposals, all in response to reports that the gunman in the Sandy Hook shooting spent much of his time playing violent video games, address concerns about those games. read more
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iPad Apps for Special Needs Kids02/21/2013, Jinny Gudmundsen, USA TODAYThe iPad can be an effective tool to help many kids with learning differences or special needs. read more
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Children Are Showing Up More Often in Adult Venues02/20/2013, Kim Mulford, The Courier-PostBut there are other arenas of adult life children may be embracing to their detriment. A national kids-and-media advocacy group, Common Sense Media, released a study last week detailing research on children's exposure to violence in the media, in response to recent high-profile mass shootings. read more
