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New Poll: Parents Conflicted About the Role of Digital Media in Kids' Lives

May 8, 2008

 

Drunk Driving, Murder, Drugs and Prostitution: With Grand Theft Auto IV, 'M' Definitely Mean 'Mature Audiences'

April 28, 2008

 

Webby Awards Honor Common Sense Media for Second Consecutive Year

April 10, 2008

 

Common Sense Media and Google Team Up to Help Parents Keep Kids Safe and Smart Online

March 25, 2008

 

Common Sense Media Calls for Portion of Future Spectrum Auction Funds to Be Spent on Internet Safety Education for Kids

March 19, 2008

 

Kellie Krug Joins Common Sense Media as Chief Marketing Officer

March 11, 2008

 

Former FCC Chairmen Join Task Force Calling For New Digital Kids Initiative

January 24, 2008

 

Common Sense CEO Says New MySpace Safety Measures a Step Forward, But Parents Need to Be Diligent About Kids' Web Use

January 15, 2008

 

2008 Presidential Candidates Respond to Common Sense Media Questionnaire

December 5, 2007

 

When What They're Asking for This Holiday Season Isn't What You Want to Give

November 29, 2007

 

New Study Labels Media Violence a Public Health Threat

November 28, 2007

 

Obama Points to Common Sense as Model for Empowering Parents

November 15, 2007

 

Common Sense Media Warns Parents That 'Manhunt 2' Is Not Okay for Kids

October 30, 2007

 

Common Sense Media Names 2007 Award Winners...and Losers

October 11, 2007

 

New Poll Finds That Parents Are Taking Proactive Steps to Keep Kids Safe and Smart on the Web

September 25, 2007

 

Press Kit for Common Sense Media/Cable in the Classroom Poll

September 25, 2007

 

Common Sense Media Supports New AT&T Service Giving Parents Control Over Kids' Cell Phone Use

September 5, 2007

 

Common Sense Media's Statement on the ESRB's Decision to Rerate Manhunt 2

August 30, 2007

 

Common Sense's Back-to-School Tips for Kids and Parents

August 21, 2007

 

Kevin Kosik Joins Common Sense as Director of Development

July 24, 2007

 

They've Finished the Harry Potter Series -- Now What?

July 23, 2007

 

Common Sense Commends Food and Beverage Industry for Positive Step Toward Responsible Marketing

July 18, 2007

 

Anne Zehren Named President of Common Sense Media

July 16, 2007

 

New Kaiser Study Shows Parents Monitor Media but Are Still Concerned with Inappropriate Content

June 19, 2007

 

Kellogg Takes Important Step in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

June 14, 2007

 

Common Sense Spreading As Organization Turns Four Years Old

May 24, 2007

 

The Skinny on a Good Media Diet for Your Kids This Summer

May 22, 2007

 

Common Sense and Best Buy Team to Educate Consumers About Video Games

May 16, 2007

 

Common Sense Media CEO Says MPAA's Recognition of Impact of Smoking on Kids is a 'Big Step Forward'

May 10, 2007

 

With Teens Bombarded by Smoking in the Movies, Common Sense Offers Tips on Keeping Kids from Lighting Up

May 8, 2007

 

Common Sense Media CEO Says FCC TV Violence Report is a 'Bold Step on Behalf of Kids and Families'

April 26, 2007

 

As TV Turnoff Week Begins, Common Sense Reminds Parents that a Healthy Media Diet is Important for Kids Year Round

April 24, 2007

 

Webby Awards Honor Common Sense Media

April 23, 2007

 

In Wake of Virginia Tech Tragedy, Common Sense Media Offers Parents Tips on Talking to Kids About Media Images

April 19, 2007

 

New FTC Report: Parents Need Help When it Comes to Keeping Violent Content From Kids

April 12, 2007

 

What Parents Can Do To Keep Kids Healthy When Junk Food Ads Are Everywhere

March 28, 2007

 

Common Sense Media and Real Girls Media's DivineCaroline.com Enter Content Partnership

March 16, 2007

 

As Spring Break Approaches, Common Sense Media Offers Tips To Help Parents Keep Their Kids Active

March 14, 2007

 

Common Sense Media and iVillage Inc. Partner to Help Parents Make Informed Viewing Choices

February 21, 2007

 

New Survival Guide Gives Parents the Information They Need to Keep Kids Healthy in a 24/7 Media World

February 20, 2007

 

Cox Communications and Common Sense Media Partner to Help Parents Make Informed Media Viewing Choices

February 5, 2007

 

Comcast and Common Sense Media Announce Partnership to Provide Cross-Platform Media Education Tools for Parents; Multi-Year Agreement Calls for Common Sense Media Program Reviews to Be Available On Demand and Online

February 5, 2007

 

Press Kit for National Parents Poll on Media and Kids Health

February 5, 2007

 

Clinton, Brownback and Lieberman Spotlight Media's Impact on Kids' Health as Media Leaders Gather for "Beyond Primetime" Conference

February 5, 2007

 

Comcast and Common Sense Media Announce Partnership to Provide Cross-Platform Media Education Tools for Parents

February 5, 2007

 

Parents Say Their #1 Health Concern is Overuse of the Media, Even More Than Drinking or Smoking

February 5, 2007

 

Leading Media Executives to Join in Conversation at Upcoming ''Beyond Primetime'' Media Conference Presented by Common Sense Media and The Aspen Institute February 5 and 6 in New York

February 3, 2007

 

Cox Communications and Common Sense Media Partner to Help Parents Make Informed Media Viewing Choices

February 2, 2007

 

New National Poll of American Parents About the Impact of Media on Kids' Health and Well-Being to Be Released By Common Sense Media Monday, February 5

February 2, 2007

 

Common Sense Media to Web Cast From "Beyond Primetime" Media Conference in New York February 5 and 6

February 2, 2007

 

Top Media Executives to Participate in Common Sense Media and the Aspen Institute's "Beyond Primetime" Kids and Media Conference

January 29, 2007

 

Common Sense Media and the Aspen Institute Announce First ``Beyond Primetime'' Conference

January 16, 2007

 

Warm Movies for a Cold Winter Break

December 21, 2006

 

Statement of CEO Jim Steyer on New Awareness Campaign from ESRB

December 7, 2006

 

Common Sense Media Receives $4.25 Million Investment From Omidyar Network

December 6, 2006

 

Advertising's Impact on Kids Lasts Well Beyond the Holiday Season

December 6, 2006

 

What Parents Need to Know About What Kids Are Asking For This Holiday Season

November 22, 2006

 

PlayStation and Wii and Xbox, Oh My! Console Crib Notes for Parents

November 16, 2006

 

Get in the Thanksgiving Spirit With These Web Sites

November 8, 2006

 

Our Votes for the Best Political Media this Election Season

October 25, 2006

 

Finding the Right Halloween Screams for Kids' Screens this Season

October 12, 2006

 

A YouTube Primer for Parents

October 12, 2006

 

What's the Skinny on the Media and Weight?

September 26, 2006

 

Girls' Body Image and the Fashion Industry: What are the Issues?

September 22, 2006

 

Common Sense Media to Honor Newton Minow at Third Annual Awards Program at the Kennedy Center

September 6, 2006

 

Time Warner Cable and Common Sense Media Partner to Help Parents Make Informed Media Viewing Choices

September 6, 2006

 

Common Sense Media, PTA, and FOX Interactive Media Partner on Multi-Million Dollar Internet Safety Campaign Featuring Kiefer Sutherland, Star of FOX Hit '24'

July 13, 2006

 

New National Poll: The Internet Now Seen as #1 Media Concern For Parents

June 7, 2006

 

Press Kit for National Parents Internet Poll

June 7, 2006

 

Schwarzennegger and Common Sense to Defend Violent Video Game Bill

May 11, 2006

 

Bheesham Sethi Joins Common Sense Media as Director of Development

May 9, 2006

 

Statement from Common Sense CEO Steyer on Racist Video Game 'Border Patrol'

May 4, 2006

 

Common Sense CEO: ‘TV Turnoff Week’
Could Lead Families to Have A ‘Balanced Media Diet Year’

April 26, 2006

 

Common Sense Now Helps Parents With Family Movie Reviews on Netflix

April 17, 2006

 

If Grammy Nominees Don't Sound Familiar, Try Common Sense Media's Daily Download

February 8, 2006

 

Heroic Tally from Superbowl Fast Food Spots: 3325 Calories, 178 Grams of Fat Advertised

February 6, 2006

 

Statement from Common Sense CEO James Steyer on Dove's 'Campaign for Real Beauty' Ad

February 6, 2006

 

Common Sense Media CEO Supports Introduction of Federal Violent Video Game Bill

December 16, 2005

 

Link Between Food Ads and Poor Diets in Kids is a Wake Up Call for America

December 8, 2005

 

Award-Winning Television Executive Marcy Carsey Joins Common Sense Board of Directors

November 2, 2005

 

Use Common Sense when Choosing Halloween Scare Fare for Kids

October 31, 2005

 

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Common Sense Bill Into Law

October 7, 2005

 

Common Sense Media Toasts the Best and Roasts the Worst in Kids' and Family Entertainment

April 19, 2005

 

ParentCenter.com Partners with Common Sense Media

January 25, 2005

 

AOL Partners With Common Sense Media for Family Friendly Movie Reviews

January 20, 2005

 

American Parents Express Deep Concern Over Media's Impact on Kids

May 21, 2003

 

Common Sense Media Awards Toast the Best and Roast the Worst

January 27, 2003