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Common Sense Media Articles
The trick is to downsize -- not demolish -- your family's reliance on technology over the holidays. Read...
Eight clever and creative ideas for making reading time as fascinating as screen time. Read...
Inspired ways for families to embrace and celebrate the spirit of the season — and beyond. Read...
Every parent wants to raise a kid with a conscience — someone who'll do the right thing even when no one is watching.
Read...Eight ideas to make your device more usable for kids with special needs.
Read...A typical teen's day includes up to nine hours of texting, gaming, watching videos, and posting on multiple social networks — even while doing homework. It's enough to make you wonder: Is my kid addicted to technology? Read...
Essential tips for managing TV, tablets, phones, and more so your kids (and you) can get to sleep — and stay asleep. Read...
The idea of media literacy may not seem to mix with the fun of TV and movies. But when kids relate to the content, they're more engaged...
Read...For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication skills to organization.
Read...From outdoor exploration to summer enrichment to computer coding, online camps keep kids busy, learning, and having fun.
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