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Kids and Video Games for Parents
Like a lot of aspects of raising kids, when it comes to video games, the healthiest approach is moderation.
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Monitoring Your Child's Media Use for Parents
Some ways for parents to keep track of the media their kids watch, play, and use.
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Healthy Habits for Media Use for Parents
TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment, but too much plugged-in time can have unhealthy side effects.
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Media Use Guidelines: Big Kids for Parents
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your big kid? Get advice here.
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Smart Toys for Every Age for Parents
An age-wise guide on play and the toys that encourage learning, promote motor skill development, and spark imagination.
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Media Use Guidelines: Preschoolers for Parents
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your preschooler? Get advice here.
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Media Use Guidelines: Teens for Parents
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your teen? Get advice here.
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Fitness and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old for Parents
School-age kids need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle.
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Play & Learn (Topic Center) for Parents
This site helps parents promote active and imaginative play throughout all stages of childhood. Learn which activities inspire and motivate, and which toys are not only safer, but smarter, too.
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Media Use Guidelines: Babies & Toddlers for Parents
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your baby or toddler? Get advice here.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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