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Monitoring TV, video games, computers. Essential guidelines for weeding out undesirable content and keeping kids safe in our high-tech world.
How to Have a Great Family Movie Night
Looking for great kids movies for your family? Check out these ideas for how to have a great family movie night. Whether you want to find the latest kids movies in theaters or a great family movie DVD, try these ideas for how to have a great family movie night.
Choosing the Right New Kids Movies and DVDs for Family Movie Nights
Choosing the right new kids movies and DVDs for your next family movie night can be easy if you know where to go. Learn how to research the new kids movies in theaters and new kids movies on DVD. Then, trust your own instincts about which kids movies are right for your family.
7 Strategies for Limiting Media Violence
Your grade-schooler will inevitably be exposed to some violent or inappropriate content, just by being in the world. How can you limit undesirable media from coming into your home?
Books for Early Readers
Looking for some books for your young school-age child? Here are some great recommendations to help your early reader get started as he develops his reading skills -- and a love of books.
When Should Kids Go Online?
At what age should children go online and how can you keep them safe? This is a big topic for parents of grade-schoolers, who are tech-savvy and itching to get on the Internet. Here's what you need to know to protect your kids.
10 Ways to Encourage Kids' Healthy TV Viewing Habits
TV, like other media, can be used in a way that benefits children. Here are some great ways you can make sure that your child develops healthy television-viewing habits.
All About Kids' Music
Kids' music today is certainly a far cry from what it used to be just a few decades ago. Choices abound, and it can be tough to know what's good and age-appropriate. Grade-schoolers are beyond Barney (thank goodness!) and not quite up to Britney Spears (double thank goodness). So how can parents find out who's perfect for a school-age child? Go to About.com's Children's Music site for the answers.
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