Media

Keeping Tabs on Technology

Technology does not drive change—it enables change.
—Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan

Growing up, most parents today didn’t have cell phones, text messaging, or e-mail.

Children and Media: Nurturing Savvy Communication Consumers

According to the National Institute on Media and Family’s study “Media Use and Obesity among Children,” children spend more time sitting in front of electronic screens than doing any other activity be

The Internet

According to recent estimates by Internet World Stats, more than 1 billion people worldwide and 225 million in North America alone have access to the Internet.

Helping Your Child Make Sense of Advertising

Advertising is the art of convincing people to spend money they don’t have for something they don’t need.
—Will Rogers, American humorist

Advertising is everywhere: on TV, on pop-up ads th

Technology and Media: Summary and Next Steps

Find valuable resources regarding technology and media.

Monitoring Your Child's Media Use

By being vigilant and taking some precautions, you can make sure you know how your kids are using digital technologies and that you’re doing your part to keep them safe.

Analyzing Advertisements

Children and adults see hundreds of advertisements every day. How can you teach your children to make sound judgments regarding the advertising they see?

Frequent Questions and Concerns about Technology and Media

Find answers to common questions and concerns about technology and media.

Technology and Media: An Introduction

It’s up to parents to help teach kids to navigate their world by being knowledgeable, involved, compassionate, and curious about how their children socialize and get information through the latest technology.