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Learning Potential
10 Surprising Ways to Spot a Great Video Game
What your kids look for in a snack might be different than what you look for as a parent...
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By Shira Lee Katz
(5.24.12)
video games
Teachable Moments
Dirty Little Secrets: How Some Parents Bend Their Media Rules
Screen time limits. Movie ratings. Violent video games. With so many media issues to stay...
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By Sierra Filucci
(1.24.12)
apps, baby media, media influence, parenting in the digital age, video games, violence
Teachable Moments
My Kids' First Wii
Why we got it: I love hanging out with my kids. But I've learned that there are some...
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By Sierra Filucci
(1.19.12)
family media, video games
What's the Right Age?
Choosing Good Video Games for Your Kids
Think about your children's interests when looking for games. Are they interested in...
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By Common Sense Med
(1.2.12)
video games
Smart Solutions
Help a Grandma Out: How to Communicate Your Media Gift Rules This Holiday
One holiday, when my superhero-loving son was 4, a well-meaning family member gave him a...
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By Sierra Filucci
(11.14.11)
christmas, hanukkah, holiday gift giving, holiday season, movies, video games
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
What's the Right Age?
Is My Kid Ready for a Gaming System?
We have a son about to turn 10. He's lobbying hard for a Wii or the new PlayStation3...
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By Common Sense Med
(11.20.06)
video games
The Big Issues
GRAND THEFT AUTO: San Andreas: What Can A Parent Do?
In the last few weeks, I’ve been hearing from concerned parents around the country...
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By Liz Perle
(11.12.04)
the big issues, video games, violence