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How to Use Facebook to Keep in Touch with Your Grown Kids

by Barbara J. Feldman May 26, 2010

Have you joined the social media world yet? If not, Facebook is a fun and easy way to keep in touch with your friends and grown children. Many people use Facebook as a way to meet new people as well and connecting with friends, new and old alike, helps combat depression and other issues associated [...]

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There Are No Secrets Online: What You and Your Children Need to Know

by Barbara J. Feldman May 20, 2010

It’s important that parents and children alike realize that there are no secrets online Equally important is understanding and respecting what that means. Finally, not only protecting your children from the openness of the digital world but teaching them to protect themselves, too. Here are a few things to consider: Why should kids be careful [...]

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How Much Media Time Should I Allow My Child?

by Barbara J. Feldman April 9, 2010

Did you know that between the television, the computer and texting, young children are spending an average of 53 hours per week in front of a screen? This is an incredible amount of time. It is disturbing when you realize some of the problems that can occur because of the inactivity that results from large [...]

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Is It OK to Let Your Children Multitask?

by Barbara J. Feldman April 9, 2010

Today’s parents are often awe struck as they watch their children study surrounded by their computer, iPod and gaming system. It is not uncommon to see kids as young as 9 or 10 doing homework while logged onto their computer and answering Instant Messaging, as they listen to music on their iPod or MP3 player. [...]

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Help Your Kids Deal with Media Multitasking

by Barbara J. Feldman April 7, 2010

One of the biggest obstacles facing many kids, is the stress associated with media multitasking. Today’s kids feel that they must be on their computer, texting, listening to music and doing homework all at the same time. Educational experts agree that this can lead to poor learning and, even worse, an overload of stress on [...]

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Daily Media Time: How Much Should I Allow?

by Barbara J. Feldman April 5, 2010

As a parent, ask yourself how much daily media time you should allow, and the consequences of too much media. Here are a few things to consider: 1) Your child may be spending far more media time than you realize. Many parents don’t realize how much time their children spend texting, on the computer, playing [...]

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