Other Resources

Common Sense Media - From the Common Sense Media mission statement

"Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Our Parent Concerns and Parent Blog help families understand and navigate the problems and possibilities of raising children in the digital age. "

NetSmartz - From the NetSmartz mission statement

"NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline. The program is designed for children ages 5-17, parents and guardians, educators, and law enforcement. With resources such as videos, games, activity cards, and presentations, NetSmartz entertains while it educates.

Our Goals

Educate children on how to recognize potential Internet risks

Engage children and adults in a two-way conversation about on- and offline risks

Empower children to help prevent themselves from being exploited and to report victimization to a trusted adult"

HealthyChildren.org - Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Many topics are on the site pertaining to the health of your child. This link is specific to media.

"Every day children are inundated by endless messages in­tended to educate, entertain, or influence their behavior. It takes commitment and effort on the part of par­ents to monitor and help interpret these external influences on chil­dren."

Create a Family Media Plan to help set boundaries for your child.