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Fortnite Survey: Kids & Parents Speak Up
The sudden success of Fortnite has raised a host of parenting concerns, from gaming addiction to online scams. But with the right guidance, tweens and teens can enjoy the game as an entertaining, age-appropriate option. Check out our...
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Truth About Tech: Solutions for Digital Well-Being
Technology is a powerful tool that has forever changed the way we all interact. It’s not just about family movie night anymore: It’s about how kids socialize and learn, how families keep in touch, and the conversations we have (or don’t...
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4 Essential Tips for Your Young YouTuber
So your kid wants to set up a YouTube channel. Now what? Here are four tips to keep your young YouTuber safe.
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5 Questions to Consider Before Buying Tech for Kids
E-readers, tablets, phones, gaming devices -- they're evolving faster than ever. And it's getting harder to keep up. Here are five questions to consider before buying a new device for your kid.
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5 Steps to a Healthy Media Diet
Managing your family's device use can be challenging. Learn five simple steps to a healthy media diet for you and your kids. For more tips and advice, please visit: www.commonsensemedia.com
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7 Everyday Media Resolutions for You and Your Kids
Looking for year-round, positive media activities to do as a family? Here are seven great ideas for kids, teens and parents.
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3 Easy Ways Parents Can Tame Their Device Use
Looking for ways to cut back on device use and have more quality family time? Discover 3 easy steps parents can take to manage screen time." For more tips and advice, please visit: www.commonsense.org
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What is Periscope?
Periscope offers a new way for teens to share with the world. Find out what they're doing on this popular live-streaming app and what to watch for. For more tips and advice, please visit: www.commonsense.org
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Raising Kids in the Digital Age (Bay Area story)
An important part of our work at Common Sense is helping parents, educators, and kids gain the skills they need to navigate technology safely and responsibly. From families dealing with social media use, to schools grappling with how to...
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Raising Kids in the Digital Age (Los Angeles story)
An important part of our work at Common Sense is helping parents, educators, and kids gain the skills they need to navigate technology safely and responsibly. From families dealing with social media use, to schools grappling with how to...
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Parents Talk About Watching Gender
Three parents candidly share their concerns about gender bias and stereotyping in media and the impact it has on their kids', tweens', and teens' development. Discussing everything from sexualized to aggressive portrayals, they bring to...
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Technology Addiction: Key Findings
How much is too much when it comes to device use? Common Sense polled over 1200 parents and teens to find out how mobile devices are impacting family dynamics. This video highlights key findings from our report Technology Addiction:...
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The Common Sense Census: A Day in Tweens' Digital Lives
Two tweens share how they use media every day. From watching TV to playing games on their mobile devices, they talk about their media habits. The video also includes key findings from The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and...
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The Common Sense Census: A Day in Teens' Digital Lives
Two teens share how they use media every day. From social media to gaming and beyond, they talk candidly about their habits, preferences, and challenges. The video also includes key findings from The Common Sense Census: Media Use by...
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The Common Sense Census: Plugged-In Parents of Tweens and Teens
Five parents candidly talk about their media use and their attitudes and concerns about their kids' use. From balancing screen time to modeling appropriate behavior, these moms and dads bring to life some of the findings from The Common...
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Parents Talk About Their Young Children's Media Use
Four parents talk candidly about their young kids' use of media and technology and how it is impacting their lives. From their concerns around inappropriate exposure to their hope for educational opportunities, they bring to life some of...
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Truth About Tech: Are Your Kids Hooked?
Are your kids addicted to technology? Six teens speak to Common Sense and reveal the truth about tech.
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Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences
From their daily habits to their opinions on technology addiction and cyberbullying, teens open up about their experiences from the front lines of today’s social media frenzy. Find out why social media is both a positive and negative...
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What Kids Think About the News
Tweens and teens candidly share their thoughts, feelings, and concerns about today's news media. From valuing the news media to feeling fearful and left out, these kids bring to life some of the findings from News and America's Kids: How...
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What Is Digital Citizenship?
Does your kid's school teach digital citizenship? Learn what it is and why it matters.
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Tips for Kids with Learning Difficulties
Today 1 in 5 Americans have learning challenges. Chances are you know a kid who has difficulty with reading, math, communication, organization, social interaction or motor skills. Learn how to pick tech products to help your learning...
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What is Twitch?
Young gamers are itching to use Twitch! Learn more about a popular online gaming community website through a short digital citizenship video. Topics include Twitch content, following fellow gamers, and monitoring explicit language and...
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What is Twitter?
Bird is the word! Show scholars why, although it's neat to tweet, safe and smart is the best way to start! A short digital citizenship video demonstrates Twitter's micro-blogging concept and discusses appropriate content.
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What is Tumblr?
All jumbled up about Tumblr? Demystify a popular app using a short video from a digital citizenship series. Young scholars see the app's creative options, then learn more about some of its less kid-friendly features.