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Setting Computer Limits for Kids

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 18th 2011

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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What's Better for Kids: Computers, TV or Video Games?

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 17th 2011

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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My Teen's Grades are Dropping and College is Around the Corner!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted May 16th 2011

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...My teenage son's grades have been going downhill all year and college is around the corner, what should I do?
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Should You Give Condoms to Your Teen? From Dr. Drew

by the editors at MarloThomas.com, Posted May 13th 2011

A conflicted mother asks sex and addiction expert Dr. Drew whether or not she should supply condoms to your sexually active teenager. Watch the video ...A conflicted mother asks sex and addiction expert Dr. Drew whether or not she should supply condoms to your sexually active teenager.
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How to Nip Digital Drama in the Bud

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 12th 2011

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

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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Alcohol in the Media

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted May 10th 2011

Advertisements leave an impression on your children. Credit: Getty Images Don't people have fun in alcohol ads? And they make a big ...Alcohol in the media makes a big impression on your kids.
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My Son Confessed That He's Tried Pot! Should I Punish Him?

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted May 9th 2011

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_731783172001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':true, ...My 15-year old son just admitted to me he tried marijuana over the summer.
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