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Video Chatting and Your Kids

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 20th 2011 8:00AM

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Unlike regular IM, where kids sometimes talk a big game, you can't be anonymous with video chatting. Credit: ...Video chatting is gaining in popularity and may bring up some sticky situations for parents.
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Internet Safety for Elementary School Kids

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 19th 2011 4:30PM

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Teaching Internet safety includes reminding your kids not to give out private information ...Keeping your kids safe requires active parental engagement and real conversations about online life.
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Cheating Goes High Tech

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 19th 2011 12:00PM

Fifty-two percent of 13- to 17-year-olds admit to some form of cheating involving the Internet. Credit: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc, Getty ...Cell phones and the Internet offer new opportunities for cheating.
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Setting Computer Limits for Kids

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 18th 2011 1:30PM

Can your child enjoy himself –- and all those things that aren't online -– when he's away from the computer? Credit: Getty ...If your children spend a large amount of time at the computer, you may wonder, are they addicted or do they simply enjoy being online?
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5 Ways to Unplug on Vacation

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 18th 2011 10:30AM

The biggest challenge for family vacation is unplugging from our 24/7 media lives. Credit: Getty Images What's the biggest challenge ...With planning and self-control, you can ditch the gadgets and enjoy some family face time.
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What's Better for Kids: Computers, TV or Video Games?

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 17th 2011 3:00PM

How does a parent choose which media to allow their kids to spend time with? Credit: Getty Images It's a daily dilemma: If you allow a ...Whether it's TV, video games or websites, a screen is a screen is a screen.
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When Movies Don't Match the Ratings

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 17th 2011 11:00AM

Despite the rating, you never know what you're going to get. Credit: Getty Images When my friends complain about hearing a baby cry ...If you're trying to make a decision about whether to see a movie with your child, you can't rely solely on MPAA ratings.
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10 Movie Beasts That Changed the World

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 13th 2011 10:30AM

Movie monsters get a bad rap, but they often have positive qualities. Credit: Disney Pixar Beasts are bad guys, right? Not always. ...Movie monsters get a bad rap, but they often have positive qualities that help kids learn.
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How to Nip Digital Drama in the Bud

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 12th 2011 1:30PM

Getting your kids away from media shouldn't be an ordeal. Credit: Corbis "Turn off the TV!" "No more Club Penguin!" "No Facebook 'til ...Cell phones, TV shows, video games and the Web often create standoffs between kids and parents.
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Horror Movies and Your Teens

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 11th 2011 11:00AM

Teens who watched horror films experienced an increase in anxiety. Credit: AFP/Getty Images Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" is one of the ...A seminal University of Michigan study showed that teens who watched horror films experienced an increase in anxiety.
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