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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
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
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
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
Smart Solutions
Readers' Best Back-to-School Advice
Kids are returning to school this year more saturated in media than ever. From the TV to...
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By Caroline Knorr
(8.24.11)
back to school, books, reading, resolutions, setting limits
Teachable Moments
Setting Rules When You're Surrounded by Video Games
Finding the right balance for using media in my kids' lives has always been a challenge....
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By Jinny Gudmundsen
(7.1.11)
setting limits, teachable moments, video games
Everyday Dilemmas
Diary of TV-Free Mom: Getting Ready to Go Screen Free
My colleagues here at Common Sense Media decided it would be hilarious if they tortured...
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By Sierra Filucci
(5.10.11)
family time, setting limits, tv
Everyday Dilemmas
Diary of TV-Free Mom: Day 1 - A Groggy Morning
The first morning of our TV-free week didn't go exactly as planned. Despite extensive...
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By Sierra Filucci
(5.9.11)
family time, setting limits, tv
Everyday Dilemmas
Diary of TV-Free Mom: Day 2 - High-Intensity Parenting
4:19 p.m. Sunday afternoon has been the toughest so far -- and it's only day two of our...
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By Sierra Filucci
(5.8.11)
family time, setting limits, tv
Everyday Dilemmas
Diary of TV-Free Mom: Day 3 - Why Do We Watch TV?
Whew ! Now that the weekend's over, I predict smooth sailing for the rest of our Screen-...
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By Sierra Filucci
(5.7.11)
family time, setting limits, tv
Everyday Dilemmas
Diary of TV-Free Mom: Day 4 - Tips for Reducing TV Time
If there's one thing I've learned in my seven years of parenting, it's to plan ahead....
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By Sierra Filucci
(5.6.11)
family time, setting limits, tv
Everyday Dilemmas
Diary of TV-Free Mom: Day 5 - The Role Model Is Me
It's the final days of our family's endeavor in TV-free living, and I've become a little...
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By Sierra Filucci
(5.4.11)
family time, setting limits, tv
Everyday Dilemmas
Diary of TV-Free Mom: Lessons Learned
On this final day of my family’s screen-free week, I’m looking back over the...
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By Sierra Filucci
(5.2.11)
family time, setting limits, tv
Teachable Moments
Just Play: Why Wii Tennis Won't Overtake the Courts
I've always believed in the importance of play in kids' lives. I'm talking...
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By Caroline Knorr
(3.31.11)
games, setting limits, teachable moments
Everyday Dilemmas
When Movies Don't Match the Ratings
 When my friends complain about hearing a baby cry during an R-rated movie ("...
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By Caroline Knorr
(1.13.11)
advocacy, everyday dilemmas, movies, setting limits