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The Big Issues
Tell Congress That Kids' Privacy Matters
A few weeks ago, Representative Mary Bono Mack chaired a Congressional hearing entitled "...
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By Common Sense Me...
(4.30.12)
Smart Solutions
6 Fresh Ways to Clean up Your Kids' Media
One of the biggest surprises about raising kids in today's media-and-tech-filled world is...
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By Caroline Knorr
(4.9.12)
family media, parenting in the digital age, screen limits
Everyday Dilemmas
3 Big Rules Your Kids May Be Breaking Online
For those of us who grew up with dial-up modems, it can be hard to understand what the...
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By Sierra Filucci
(3.26.12)
The Big Issues
Know That Face? Facebook Does
No doubt about it, sharing pictures on Facebook is a major pastime for teens. And if they...
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By Caroline Knorr
(6.23.11)
facebook, privacy, 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 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
Teachable Moments
5 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Swearing -- and Why
Recently, my 5-year-old and I walked into a room full of kids playing video games at a...
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By Sierra Filucci
(2.28.11)
movies, music lyrics, teachable moments, tv
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 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
The Big Issues
Should You "Friend" Your Kids on Facebook?
Facebook "friends" have access to just about anything posted on their friends...
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By Common Sense Med
(2.19.09)
facebook, online behavior, the big issues