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Common Sense Media Articles
One kid's laugh riot is another's fright fest. Learn how to choose age-appropriate scary movies. Read...
Being aware that kids can discover some iffy stuff on the internet — and discussing what to do with the information — are the best ways to keep kids safe.
Read...Though it's best to start encouraging kids to be lifelong learners when they're little, it's never too late.
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...If you're planning to dip back into the nostalgia zone with your kids, be prepared to discuss issues like sexual assault and consent when they come up.
Read...Gender stereotypes in movies and on TV shows are more than persistent; they're teaching kids what the culture expects of boys and girls.
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...
Eight clever and creative ideas for making reading time as fascinating as screen time. Read...