Parent Resources

A website dedicated to improving the media and entertainment lives of kids and families. Family oriented reviews of video games.

Does exposure to violent media make kids more aggressive? How can media affect kids' body image? How do I keep my kid safe on the Internet? What should I do if my kid is bullied online? Explore articles and videos by experts on these parental concerns and more.

Not sure how to decode your teens’ shorthand in the digital world? Feel like you need to brush up on the latest digital apps? Still think that MySpace is the right space?

Find tips and strategies for raising children in a digital age.

'Teens are also bombarded by information in this electronic age, and multitasking is as routine as chatting with friends on line. But Jensen highlights a recent study showing how sensory overload can hinder undergraduates’ ability to recall words. “It’s truly a brave new world. Our brains, evolutionarily, have never been subjected to the amount of cognitive input that’s coming at us.' from "The Teen Brain" in the Sept/Oct, 2008 issue of Harvard Magazine.

Easy tips for limiting kids’ computer, TV, game, and movie time.