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Here are five reasons to consider 
co-using media and tech with your kids.

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No. 1: It stimulates curiosity 
and helps develop vocabulary.

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Pick a high-quality show or
movie and ask open-ended

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questions about what you're watching.

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For example, what colors do you see?

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If kids are older, pause the program and 
ask what they think might happen next.

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Making connections with the real world is 
especially important for their development.

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No. 2: It supports the development 
of social-emotional skills.

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For young kids, identifying and 
describing emotions can be really hard.

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Try using books, apps, and 
shows to help with this.

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Ask them what they think
the characters are feeling.

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And how a story made them feel.

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Helping them understand the
perspectives of different characters

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can promote flexibility and empathy.

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No. 3: Co-viewing 
strengthens emotional bonds.

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When you spend time watching a
show or reading with your kids,

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you're doing something they like.

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You're close to them and
giving them your full attention,

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which is great for everyone.

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Encourage other family
members to do the same!

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No. 4: It can help teach positive values.

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Think about using the stories you're enjoying

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together to reinforce your 
family's view of the world.

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Point out stereotypes,
and talk about why

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representation in media is important.

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Also consider playing games where 
you work together for a common goal.

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And No. 5: It's safer.

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By watching shows and movies
or playing games with your child,

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you can remove some of the risks 
associated with screen time.

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Co-viewing lets you monitor
and detect any issue quickly

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and intervene as needed.

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For more tips on managing media with 
young kids, visit commonsensemedia.org.