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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
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8 Ways to Save (and Spend) on "Free" Apps
Question: Can a free app actually cost you $100 -- or more? Answer: Yes, if your kids...
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By Ingrid Simone
(1.19.12)
age-inappropriate marketing, apps, kids and cell phones, smart solutions
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Six Ways to Be a Media-Savvy Parent in 2012
Facebook. YouTube. Video games. Texting. Every day, there's something new in our kids'...
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By Liz Perle
(12.14.11)
media savvy, resolutions, smart solutions
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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
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5 Ways to Unplug on Vacation
What's the biggest challenge facing families this summer? Cancelled flights? Rain delays...
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By Caroline Knorr
(7.12.11)
cell phones, smart solutions, vacation
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3 Smart Rules for Managing In-App Purchases
It's not impossible to prevent your kids from racking up big bills with in-app...
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By Ingrid Simone
(5.22.11)
apps, cell phones, smart solutions
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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
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Resolutions for an Online Family
I discovered over the holidays that my husband is a bigger nerd than I realized. How...
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By Caroline Knorr
(1.6.11)
apps, games, gift giving, holiday season, movies, music, resolutions, setting limits, smart solutions, tv
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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
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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
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Back-to-School Lessons for Parents
It never fails. Every year when school starts, I find that parents are the ones learning...
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By Caroline Knorr
(8.26.10)
back to school, books, smart solutions
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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
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Safe Online Seaching
Ever wonder what your kids are looking for online? Hint: It’s not the name of the 26th...
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By Common Sense Med
(1.8.10)
how-to, online, smart solutions
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10 Cool Games That Are Uncool for Kids (and 10 Alternatives): End the Battle Over Holiday Wish Lists
Kids often give their parents major grief for crossing "cool" games off of...
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By Caroline Knorr
(12.3.09)
games, gift giving, smart solutions, violence
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The 10 Most Violent Video Games (And 10 Alternatives)
The names of violent video games tend to travel fast among preteen and teen gamers. And...
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By Caroline Knorr
(10.28.09)
games, media savvy, smart solutions