Screen Time

The One Thing Politicians Can Agree on

Michael Zacka | Posted 05.22.2012

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Michael Zacka

The magic that happens over shared meals can help preserve the American family, strengthen all of its members and enrich their lives. I'm sure America's Republicans and Democrats both agree that more families should be sitting together at dinner.

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Do I Need To Unplug?

The Huffington Post | Susan Stiffelman | Posted 05.24.2012

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Dear Susan, My baby is 15 months old, and because my husband works long hours, I'm alone with her from morning till night. My mother and mother-in-...

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Going 'Screen Free' vs. Getting 'Screen Smart'

David Kleeman | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Media Literacy, Children's Media, Children's Television, Apps, Children, Tablets, Screen Time, Scree-Free Week, Parents News
David Kleeman

Today, the concept of "screen time" is complex, and navigating a multiplying array of devices and the accompanying flood of content demands media literacy.

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Vote Now for Worst Toy of the Year

Josh Golin | Posted 01.16.2012

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Josh Golin

Want to scare the pants off your six-year-old? Mattel's Monster High Ghoul Spirit Fearleading Doll 3-Pack will do the trick. And they're guaranteed to frighten the heck of you, too.

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Spongebob Squarepants vs. Caillou: Both of These Things Are Not LIke the Other

David Kleeman | Posted 11.15.2011

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David Kleeman

It's impossible to conduct a thoughtful debate, or to build family media literacy, if we allow the conversation to be hijacked by pseudo-science that lends itself to flashy headlines.

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RIP Television Lovers

Robyn Okrant | Posted 10.24.2011

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Robyn Okrant

No matter what kind of television you have -- whether you stream it on your iPad, or your Wii, whether you DVR it, or watch it live -- it's not a question of if your TV will annihilate you -- the question is when.

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"A Screen Is a Screen Is a Screen" Is a Meme

David Kleeman | Posted 11.17.2011

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David Kleeman

Growing attention to media literacy training encourages young people to read screens as deeply as they read text. The truth seems self-evident; all screens are not created equal.

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Why TV Is Good For Your Happiness

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011

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Gretchen Rubin

If you watch TV mindfully and purposefully, it can be a source of happiness. If you watch it passively, automatically, and for want of anything better to do, it can be a drain on happiness.

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Detox Your Kids from Screen Addiction

Kari Henley | Posted 11.17.2011

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Kari Henley

If you are brave enough, I recommend taking on a "no-screen week" as a powerful tool to help children reset their biological batteries.

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