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Your Child & Technology for Ages 8-10

 

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3 Instagram Privacy Tips
by Sharon Duke Estroff
Your kid wants to be on Instagram -- but how do you protect her privacy? Here are 3 things to know before downloading the popular app.
Social Networking for the School-Age Set
Millennial kids are hanging out in cyber-communities like Club Penguin and Webkinz. Is your child hooked?
Tackle Online Bullies
Help your child deal with bullies in the virtual world.
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Keeping kids safe online means staying informed and getting involved to make sure your child knows the risks, as well as the rewards, of...
5 Ways to Make TV Time Meaningful
Keep your child from passively surfing television programs from the time she gets home to bedtime.
Your Child's Media Diet
What kids see, hear, and play shapes their development. Here's what you can do to set healthy limits.
A Guide to Internet Safety for Kids 8-10
Keep your kids safe online.
Screen Burn
Learn to manage your child’s online time.
Keeping It Real
Find out just how much time your child is spending staring at the screen.
Understanding Interactive Learning
Get the skinny on interactive learning for children.
Online Networking: Important Safety Features
Look for these features in social networks designed for children.
Turn Off the TV to Fight Fat and ADHD
Television commercials can affect your child's diet, and in turn, his learning.
Set Limits on Screen Time
Bring balance back into your child's media diet with these sensible strategies.
7 Fuss-Free Ways to Turn Off the TV
Here are some turnoff tips that really work.
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