It isn't unusual these days to walk into someone's home and find loads of media equipment in every room of the house. And it's even less unusual to find them in children's bedrooms. Children are spending several hours each day watching television, listening to music, or playing … [Read more...] about Parent Involvement in Media Choices
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Kids and Media Multitasking
Studies have shown that most American school age children, generally referred to as people between the ages of 8-18, are now spending over 8 hours per day using media tools. This includes the use of the following items:iPhone or BlackberryTelevisionVideo games ComputerCell phone … [Read more...] about Kids and Media Multitasking
5 Ways to Avoid Media Overload
Parents are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact that media has on their kids' lives. Children of all ages, even younger children, are spending considerable time surfing the internet, texting, talking on cell phones and playing video games, often simultaneously. This … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Media Overload
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