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Common Sense Media Articles
How's this for a scary statistic: Studies show that kids as young as 5 say they don’t like their bodies. We need to raise body-positive kids!
Read...The trick is to downsize -- not demolish -- your family's reliance on technology over the holidays. Read...
From selfies to shout-outs, girls are using social media both to build up and break down their self-image.
Read...Gender stereotypes in movies and on TV shows are more than persistent; they're teaching kids what the culture expects of boys and girls.
Read...More and more young people are embracing this idea and identifying as gender-fluid, and there are a handful of apps and games to reflect their experiences.
Read...Common-sense ways to preserve your sanity, your values, and your bank account. Read...
Essential tips for managing TV, tablets, phones, and more so your kids (and you) can get to sleep — and stay asleep. Read...
Inspired ways for families to embrace and celebrate the spirit of the season — and beyond. Read...
Online spaces can be confusing, scary, and shaky. Here are some ideas for you to discuss with your kids and tips to handle hate speech.
Read...A typical teen's day includes up to nine hours of texting, gaming, watching videos, and posting on multiple social networks — even while doing homework. It's enough to make you wonder: Is my kid addicted to technology? Read...