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.
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
- Internet Safety for Teens
- Q&A: Have You Checked Your Child's Digital Footprint?
- Cyber-Bullying: An Old Problem with a New Face
- Chat Room Safety Tips
- From Users to Citizens: How to Make Digital Citizenship Relevant
- Cheating and Plagiarism
Read more: Children and the Internet
Video Games
Many children spend hours in front of the computer or television playing video games.
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
Additional Content
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Modern Parenting: 7 Ways Tech Has Changed the Game
Modern parenting in the digital age can be tricky. Learn how to navigate hi-tech issues and update your go-to advice...
Source: Education.com -
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Offline vs. Online Parenting: Where Do You Stand?
In today's wired world, some moms love to share everything about their kid on Facebook; others hide their brood from the...
Source: Education.com -
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OMG, Teens and Their Phones
The average teen sends one text message every 10 minutes while awake. Here are some ways you can manage the your teen's...
Source: Education.com -
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Is Background TV Killing Kids' Concentration?
Find out why the TV show in the background is harming your child's learning.
Source: Education.com -
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Toddlers and "Interactive TV" - Are Video-Based Toys Good for Your Child?
I recently had the pleasure of babysitting a friend’s one year old son. I say “pleasure” because it truly was...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
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.
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
