Wellness

"In today’s 24/7 media world, girls and boys are flooded with messages about how they should look and act. The images and stories kids see in the media play a powerful role in framing their sense of what’s 'acceptable' and what isn’t." Common Sense

“With media so ubiquitous, it is time to stop arguing over whether it is good or bad and accept media as part of children’s environment, like the air they breathe, the water they drink or the food they eat.” Michael Rich, Center on Media and Child Health

MediaLiteracyCouncil on Twitter“Here's one simple tip from Dr Kelly Mendoza, Senior Director of Education Programs at @CommonSenseEd about how we can easily make the Internet a better place for us and everyone we interact with. #1ClickAway #BetterInternetSG #BeSmartBeSafeBeKind https://t.co/sw34VTTKR0”

Resources

General

A 21st Century Approach to Wellness - From Julia N. Smith, media literacy researcher.

Curriculum

Is Seeing Believing? - For elementary students, from Common Sense.
The Power of Digital Footprints - For middle school students, from Common Sense.
The Health Effects of Screen Time - More from Common Sense, for high school students.

Parent Resources

Talking to Kids about Hate in Media - From Media Smarts, includes Responding to Online Hate Guide.