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The Big Issues
5 Ways to Help Kids Find Balance
Sometimes it seems like the more tech savvy kids become, the fewer real-world skills they...
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By Caroline Knorr
(3.5.12)
games, online, setting limits, the big issues
Guest Blog
A Family Battles Formspring
What's one of the most important things to a typical tween or teen girl? Her friends...
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By Stacy Pena
(5.25.11)
cyberbullying, guest blog, online
What We Love
What We Love: Online Worlds for Kids
Online virtual worlds offer kids a place to explore, discover, and play with friends. The...
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By Caroline Knorr
(5.19.11)
online, what we love
The Big Issues
Can people trace your kids using online photos?
New technologies are going to be coming out all the time -- and your kids will most...
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By Common Sense Med
(5.6.11)
big issues, cell phones, computers, online
The Big Issues
Can Your Teen Shape Facebook's Privacy Policy?
If your teens socialize online, you've probably had some anxious moments wondering...
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By Caroline Knorr
(3.9.11)
advocacy, facebook, online, privacy, the big issues
What's the Right Age?
Facebook Games for Kids?
Remember The Oregon Trail -- the computer game in which you make your virtual way across...
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By Caroline Knorr
(2.2.11)
advocacy, facebook, games, online
Smart Solutions
Net Safety: New Android App Helps Keep Kids Safe Online
There's no shortage of advice on how to keep your kids safe in today's Internet-...
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By Caroline Knorr
(1.20.11)
advocacy, online, smart solutions
Everyday Dilemmas
What's Better for Kids: Computers, TV, or Games?
It's a daily dilemma: If you allow a certain amount of screen time per day -- whether...
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By Caroline Knorr
(10.21.10)
everyday dilemmas, games, online, setting limits, tv
Smart Solutions
Are You a Helicopter Parent? When to Hover -- and When to Back Off
Nobody wants to be labeled a helicopter parent -- a hyper-vigilant mom or dad who...
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By Caroline Knorr
(10.14.10)
big issues, media savvy, online, setting limits
Smart Solutions
Do You Need Web-Tracking Software?
It's 4:00 on a weekday. You're at the office, but your kids are already home from...
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By Caroline Knorr
(9.23.10)
facebook, online, privacy, smart solutions
Smart Solutions
3 Ways to End Digital Drama
"Turn off the TV!" "No more Club Penguin!" "No Facebook 'til...
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By Caroline Knorr
(9.16.10)
family time, online, setting limits, smart solutions
What's the Right Age?
Kids Online: How Low Will You Go?
In a world where Tori Spelling's 3-year-old son has a Twitter account and toddlers...
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By Caroline Knorr
(7.29.10)
facebook, online
Teachable Moments
Out of Control: Lessons in an Online Feeding Frenzy
By now, you've probably heard the story of Jessi Slaughter, the 11-year-old girl...
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By Caroline Knorr
(7.22.10)
online, teachable moments
Everyday Dilemmas
What Would You Do If Your Kid Was Cyberbullied?
An editor here at Common Sense Media recently went through a frustrating experience that...
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By Caroline Knorr
(7.14.10)
cyberbullying, everyday dilemmas, facebook, online
Smart Solutions
3 Rules of Facebook Privacy
In this constantly changing, 24/7 digital world, there are three things parents can count...
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By Caroline Knorr
(5.12.10)
facebook, online, privacy, smart solutions