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Boys, Girls, and Media Messages
Help kids learn to recognize harmful gender stereotypes -- and not perpetuate them.
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Boys and Body Image Tips
Boys are affected by the media's standards of perfection, too. Help them attain their own ideal -- not someone else's.
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Girls and Body Image Tips
Help your daughters learn to see through unrealistic media standards of beauty and value themselves for who they are.
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Help Your Kids Stay Safe and Secure in a 24/7 Digital World
Learning to protect personal information is crucial to the safety and security of the digital devices kids use.
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Gaming Tips
Learn the secrets to a healthy, positive gaming experience, and you may never look at games the same way again.
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Managing Multitasking
Multitasking can affect your kid's memory, grades, and relationships. Learn how to rein it in.
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Parents' Guide to Protecting Kids' Privacy Online
Everything you need to know about pictures, settings, COPPA, and more.
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Parents' Guide to Kids and Cell Phones
Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy Your Kid a Cell Phone.
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10 Simple Steps to Internet Safety
Get the parents' guide to Internet safety. We've covered everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask!
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Internet Safety Tips for High School Kids
If your high-schooler is living online, check out our tips on everything from privacy to posting Facebook updates.
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When Texting Turns to Torment
Too much texting, too much calling -- could your kid be the target of digital harassment?
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Tips for Battling Stereotypes
Help your kids identify and see through media generalizations.
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GPS Tracking: Should Your Teens Use Location Services?
Teens love to announce their whereabouts using location services. Learn how to keep this potentially risky activity safe.
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Why Media Role Models Matter
There's no guarantee that a star will stick to a lifestyle that kids can look up to -- or that you'll approve of.
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What's the Scoop on Facebook's Timeline?
Help your kid choose safe settings and protect their privacy on Facebook.
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Tips for Handling Smoking in the Media
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Kids Can Be Great Digital Creators
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Tips for Managing Your Kids' Music
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Say No to Stereotypes