Parenting in the Digital World
We've teamed with iKeepSafe and the Center on Media and Child Health to bring you a cheat sheet for bringing a more complete approach and perspective to the task of preparing children for 21st Century digital communication.
Technology Overview
Children are growing up in the ever-changing world of technology and media.
Technology & Learning
Technology is being incorporated in classrooms, but is it helping students to learn more?
Read more: Technology and Learning
Cell Phones
There are lots of reasons for kids to have their own phone, but there may be many reasons not to.
- A MediaWise® Parent Guide—Cell Phones and Your Kids
- Kids and Cell Phones: Staying Connected
- Teach Your Child Cell Phone Etiquette
- Cell Phones - A Leading Cause of Driver Distraction
- Are there age guidelines for allowing my child to own a cell phone?
- What are appropriate rules for cell phone usage?
- What are the risks and benefits of cell phone usage?
Read more: Children and Cell Phones
TV & Video
Today television offers more viewing options than ever before. Parents also have more tools to guide kids.
Read more: Children and Television
Safe Surfing
The Internet is a wonderful research tool, but some sites are more trustworthy than others.
- Use Your NetSmartz: Tips for Helping Your Child Safely Navigate the Internet
- Teens & Internet Safety
- Q&A: Have You Checked Your Child's Digital Footprint?
- Cyber-Bullying: An Old Problem with a New Face
- What are some of the potential dangers for my child surfing on the internet?
- Do most parents communicate with their children and adolescents about internet use and risks?
- How can I communicate with my child about internet use?
Read more: Children and the Internet
Video Games
Many children spend hours in front of the computer or television playing video games.
- Children and Video Games
- FAQs on Violent Video Games and Other Media Violence
- Video Game Addiction
- Choosing Video Games for Your Kids
- The Lessons of Video Games
- Are there any benefits to playing video games?
- How can I learn about and remember the (ESRB) video game ratings?
- What can I do to limit video game playing today?
Read more: Children and Video Games
Social Networking
Is your child up late at night on MySpace, Facebook, or instant messaging?
Advertising
How can you make sure that your child understands the power of advertising?
Read more: Children and Advertising
Guest Editor
Dr. Michael Rich is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and the Director of the Center on Media and Child Health.
Executive Editor: iKeepSafe
Editors: Laura Compian, Ph.D., Marsali Hancock, Amber Lindsay & Denise Daniels, Ph.D.
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Center on Media & Child Health
The Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard School of Public Health is dedicated to understanding and responding to the effects of media on the physical, mental, and social health of children through research, production, and education. Learn more about the staff, mission and projects of CMCH
