http://www.minti.com/members/commonsensemedia/activity/ Latest activity by commonsensemedia on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media August 15, 2007 Q. My 8-year-old wants to go to Millsberry.com -- what is it? Is it safe? A. If you don't mind that this virtual world is run by General... August 15, 2007
Q. My 8-year-old wants to go to Millsberry.com -- what is it? Is it safe?
A. If you don't mind that this virtual world is run by General...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7235/Branded-Online-Sites-for-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7235/Branded-Online-Sites-for-Kids/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:46:35 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media May 3, 2007 Q: How can I really tell if a movie is too scary for my kids -- before I see it? A: Every child is different, and only you know what's... From the Editors of Common Sense Media
May 3, 2007
Q: How can I really tell if a movie is too scary for my kids -- before I see it?
A: Every child is different, and only you know what's...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6955/Tips-for-Scary-Movies-and-Your-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6955/Tips-for-Scary-Movies-and-Your-Kids/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:40:12 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media May 10, 2007 1. Set limits on how much media. This stuff gets expensive fast. A few bucks here, a few bucks there. 2. Set limits on the type of...
From the Editors of Common Sense Media
May 10, 2007
1. Set limits on how much media. This stuff gets expensive fast. A few bucks here, a few bucks there.

2. Set limits on the type of...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6954/Managing-Media-Downloads-Internet-TV-and-More-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6954/Managing-Media-Downloads-Internet-TV-and-More-/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:38:09 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media May 24, 2007 It's almost bathing suit season -- a fact that's not lost on the dieting and entertainment industries. Everywhere kids turn, they see ads... From the Editors of Common Sense Media
May 24, 2007
It's almost bathing suit season -- a fact that's not lost on the dieting and entertainment industries. Everywhere kids turn, they see ads...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6952/The-Heavy-on-Kids-Food-and-Diet-Ads/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6952/The-Heavy-on-Kids-Food-and-Diet-Ads/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:04:28 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media June 7, 2007 Q. I was recently on an airplane with my kids (all under 6), and an inappropriate in-flight movie was blasting through the cabin. What... From the Editors of Common Sense Media
June 7, 2007
Q. I was recently on an airplane with my kids (all under 6), and an inappropriate in-flight movie was blasting through the cabin. What...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6951/Trapped-on-a-Plane-With-An-In-Flight-Movie-Inappropriate-for-My-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6951/Trapped-on-a-Plane-With-An-In-Flight-Movie-Inappropriate-for-My-Kids/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:49:32 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media June 14, 2007 Q. My kids text and instant message constantly. They use terms like "omg" or "paw" -- and roll their eyes when I ask... From the Editors of Common Sense Media
June 14, 2007
Q. My kids text and instant message constantly. They use terms like "omg" or "paw" -- and roll their eyes when I ask...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6950/Decoding-Internet-Slang/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6950/Decoding-Internet-Slang/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:49:10 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media June 21, 2007 Q. It's taken exactly one week of summer vacation for my 13-year-old to become a couch potato. I know he needs some downtime, but what... From the Editors of Common Sense Media
June 21, 2007
Q. It's taken exactly one week of summer vacation for my 13-year-old to become a couch potato. I know he needs some downtime, but what...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6949/Get-Kids-on-a-Healthy-Media-Diet-for-Summer/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6949/Get-Kids-on-a-Healthy-Media-Diet-for-Summer/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:32:29 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media July 24, 2007 Role models, anyone? Lindsay Lohan was arrested for drugs and alcohol once again -- weeks after her release from rehab. Britney is still... From the Editors of Common Sense Media
July 24, 2007
Role models, anyone? Lindsay Lohan was arrested for drugs and alcohol once again -- weeks after her release from rehab. Britney is still...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6948/Girls-Gone-Wild-Young-Women-Celebrities-as-Role-Models/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6948/Girls-Gone-Wild-Young-Women-Celebrities-as-Role-Models/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:22:51 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media July 26, 2007 Q.My kids love "adult" cartoons. How do I make sure they understand the implications of sarcasm and humor? A.This depends on... From the Editors of Common Sense Media
July 26, 2007
Q.My kids love "adult" cartoons. How do I make sure they understand the implications of sarcasm and humor?
A.This depends on...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6947/Is-Sarcasm-Funny-to-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6947/Is-Sarcasm-Funny-to-Kids/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:15:46 -0700 commonsensemedia     From the Editors of Common Sense Media July 3, 2007 Your little kids want Transformers. How could they not? According to The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, no fewer than...  
From the Editors of Common Sense Media
July 3, 2007
Your little kids want Transformers. How could they not? According to The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, no fewer than...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6946/Have-Toy-See-Movie-Not-This-One/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6946/Have-Toy-See-Movie-Not-This-One/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:12:47 -0700 commonsensemedia   From the Editors of Common Sense Media June 7, 2007 Club Penguin, Disney's Toon Town, WeeWorld, WebKinz, and BarbieGirls all have something in common: Besides being social networking sites... From the Editors of Common Sense Media
June 7, 2007
Club Penguin, Disney's Toon Town, WeeWorld, WebKinz, and BarbieGirls all have something in common: Besides being social networking sites...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6945/Kids-Social-Sites-and-the-Buying-Bug/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6945/Kids-Social-Sites-and-the-Buying-Bug/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:57:57 -0700 commonsensemedia From a Common Sense Media press release, March 30, 2007. What Parents Need to Know About What's New in Theaters: Meet the Robinsons and Blades of Glory Two major studio releases hit theatres... What Parents Need to Know About What's New in Theaters: Meet the Robinsons and Blades of Glory
Two major studio releases hit theatres...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5460/What-Parents-Need-to-Know-About-Whats-New-in-Theaters-Meet-the-Robinsons-and-Blades-of-Glory/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5460/What-Parents-Need-to-Know-About-Whats-New-in-Theaters-Meet-the-Robinsons-and-Blades-of-Glory/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:00:12 -0700 commonsensemedia Common Sense Media press release, March 14, 2007 Tips to Help Parents Keep Their Kids Active on Spring Break Spring Break is almost here, and while that might mean sunny beaches or ski... Tips to Help Parents Keep Their Kids Active on Spring Break

Spring Break is almost here, and while that might mean sunny beaches or ski...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5458/Avoid-the-Zone-Out-Tips-for-Keeping-Kids-Active-on-Spring-Break/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5458/Avoid-the-Zone-Out-Tips-for-Keeping-Kids-Active-on-Spring-Break/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:50:03 -0700 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media Top Ten Tips for Kids for Viral Media   1. Never give any personal information to anyone you meet online. That means no pictures, first or last names,... Top Ten Tips for Kids for Viral Media
 

1. Never give any personal information to anyone you meet online. That means no pictures, first or last names,...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5457/Top-Ten-Tips-for-Kids-for-Viral-Media/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5457/Top-Ten-Tips-for-Kids-for-Viral-Media/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:42:10 -0700 commonsensemedia From Liz Perle, Editor in Chief of Common Sense Media March 29, 2007What were Tyra Banks and her America's Next Top Model staff thinking? The March 21 episode featured blood-spattered models who... March 29, 2007What were Tyra Banks and her America's Next Top Model staff thinking? The March 21 episode featured blood-spattered models who...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5456/Talking-to-Kids-About-TV-and-Movie-Violence/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5456/Talking-to-Kids-About-TV-and-Movie-Violence/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:28:56 -0700 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media March 29, 2007 Q: I heard that playing car-chase video games will make my kid a reckless driver. Is that true? A: Yes, to a degree. A recent study found... March 29, 2007
Q: I heard that playing car-chase video games will make my kid a reckless driver. Is that true?
A: Yes, to a degree. A recent study found...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5455/Can-Car-Chase-Video-Games-Lead-to-Real-Life-Danger/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5455/Can-Car-Chase-Video-Games-Lead-to-Real-Life-Danger/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:25:06 -0700 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media April 5, 2007Q. My kids are really excited about the big "Harry Potter summer," with the release of the fifth movie and the last book. But when the... April 5, 2007Q. My kids are really excited about the big "Harry Potter summer," with the release of the fifth movie and the last book. But when the...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5454/Help-Kids-Avoid-Harry-Potter-Spoilers/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5454/Help-Kids-Avoid-Harry-Potter-Spoilers/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:20:22 -0700 commonsensemedia   From Liz Perle, Editor in Chief of Common Sense Media March 8, 2007 Before 9/11, fewer than four acts of torture showed up on prime-time television each year, according to Human Rights... From Liz Perle, Editor in Chief of Common Sense Media
March 8, 2007
Before 9/11, fewer than four acts of torture showed up on prime-time television each year, according to Human Rights...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5180/Prime-Time-Torture-Whats-Our-Kids-Seeing-on-Television/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5180/Prime-Time-Torture-Whats-Our-Kids-Seeing-on-Television/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:22:48 -0700 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media March 8, 2007 Q: I've heard so much about kids getting bullied online. Can you tell me more about this -- and how to protect my own kid? A: Bullying used to... March 8, 2007
Q: I've heard so much about kids getting bullied online. Can you tell me more about this -- and how to protect my own kid?
A: Bullying used to...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5179/Beating-Cyberbullies/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5179/Beating-Cyberbullies/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:13:37 -0700 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media March 15, 2007 Q: I've been hearing this word, "manorexia." Does this eating disorder really affect boys? A. You bet. In fact, Harvard researchers... March 15, 2007
Q: I've been hearing this word, "manorexia." Does this eating disorder really affect boys? A. You bet. In fact, Harvard researchers...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5178/Manorexia-Helpful-Tips-for-Talking-to-Your-Boys/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5178/Manorexia-Helpful-Tips-for-Talking-to-Your-Boys/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:09:26 -0700 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media February 1, 2007 Kids are bombarded with advertising messages everywhere they turn. Helping them understand how advertising works can help protect them from... February 1, 2007
Kids are bombarded with advertising messages everywhere they turn. Helping them understand how advertising works can help protect them from...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4921/Ad-Proofing-Your-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4921/Ad-Proofing-Your-Kids/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:13:23 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media February 15, 2007 Teen soap The O.C. ends this week (Feb. 22) due to a dwindling audience. But in its day, the show had a huge cultural influence on a... February 15, 2007
Teen soap The O.C. ends this week (Feb. 22) due to a dwindling audience. But in its day, the show had a huge cultural influence on a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4920/Teen-Shows-Like-The-OC-Pushing-Teens-to-Riskier-Adult-Television-Shows/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4920/Teen-Shows-Like-The-OC-Pushing-Teens-to-Riskier-Adult-Television-Shows/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:10:21 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media February 15, 2007 Q. My kid wants to download songs with explicit lyrics. I'm also concerned about messages, though. How can I find out what these songs... February 15, 2007
Q. My kid wants to download songs with explicit lyrics. I'm also concerned about messages, though. How can I find out what these songs...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4919/Kids-Downloading-Music-with-Explicit-Lyrics/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4919/Kids-Downloading-Music-with-Explicit-Lyrics/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:05:45 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media January 4, 2007 Up for a different kind of diet this new year? Put the whole family on a healthy media diet! It makes sense when you consider that your kids... January 4, 2007
Up for a different kind of diet this new year? Put the whole family on a healthy media diet! It makes sense when you consider that your kids...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4303/Make-These-Media-Diet-Resolutions/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4303/Make-These-Media-Diet-Resolutions/ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:28:18 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media January 25, 2007 Q: Tyra Banks was slammed for gaining weight, but the modeling industry recently acknowledged "too-skinny" models as a serious... January 25, 2007
Q: Tyra Banks was slammed for gaining weight, but the modeling industry recently acknowledged "too-skinny" models as a serious...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4302/Weighing-Mixed-Messages-Celebrities-and-their-Weight/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4302/Weighing-Mixed-Messages-Celebrities-and-their-Weight/ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:15:20 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media January 22, 2007 With Lindsay Lohan going into rehab and Miss USA just getting out, what can parents say to kids who idolize these young women? They probably... January 22, 2007
With Lindsay Lohan going into rehab and Miss USA just getting out, what can parents say to kids who idolize these young women? They probably...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4301/Teen-Idols-In-and-Out-of-Rehab/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4301/Teen-Idols-In-and-Out-of-Rehab/ Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:55:54 -0800 commonsensemedia   By the Editors of Common Sense Media December 22, 2006 Q: How can I tell if a movie is too scary for my kids -- before I see it? A: There is no "right" age. Every child is... By the Editors of Common Sense Media
December 22, 2006
Q: How can I tell if a movie is too scary for my kids -- before I see it?
A: There is no "right" age. Every child is...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3688/Is-that-movie-too-scary-for-your-kids-to-watch/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3688/Is-that-movie-too-scary-for-your-kids-to-watch/ Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:42:58 -0800 commonsensemedia By Common Sense Media Editor in Chief, Liz Perle December 7, 2006 Erectile dysfunction ads? Girls in bikinis selling beer? Sexy scenes that never discuss birth control? Not appropriate for kids,... December 7, 2006
Erectile dysfunction ads? Girls in bikinis selling beer? Sexy scenes that never discuss birth control? Not appropriate for kids,...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3687/Walking-Your-Kids-Through-Advertising/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3687/Walking-Your-Kids-Through-Advertising/ Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:40:40 -0800 commonsensemedia   By Common Sense Media Games Editor, Jinny Gudmundsen December 22, 2006 Is your house going to be popping at the seams with relatives and kids over the holidays? How do you keep everyone... By Common Sense Media Games Editor, Jinny Gudmundsen
December 22, 2006
Is your house going to be popping at the seams with relatives and kids over the holidays? How do you keep everyone...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3685/Video-Games-to-Help-Families-Bond/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3685/Video-Games-to-Help-Families-Bond/ Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:35:06 -0800 commonsensemedia By the Editor in Chief of Common Sense Media, Liz Perle January 2, 2007 The grainy images of Saddam Hussein's hanging are making their way around the Internet, and your kids can easily watch them.... January 2, 2007
The grainy images of Saddam Hussein's hanging are making their way around the Internet, and your kids can easily watch them....]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3683/Watching-the-News-and-Discussing-Disturbing-Images-With-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3683/Watching-the-News-and-Discussing-Disturbing-Images-With-Kids/ Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:32:07 -0800 commonsensemedia From Liz Perle, Editor in Chief of Common Sense Media November 15, 2006 Gaming consoles are sure to be high on many kids’ holiday lists. But which -- if any -- should you buy? None of them... November 15, 2006
Gaming consoles are sure to be high on many kids’ holiday lists. But which -- if any -- should you buy? None of them...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2979/Do-your-kids-want-a-video-game-console-for-Christmas-Nintendo-Wii-PlayStation-3-Xbox-360-The-Gamer-Guide/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2979/Do-your-kids-want-a-video-game-console-for-Christmas-Nintendo-Wii-PlayStation-3-Xbox-360-The-Gamer-Guide/ Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:34:39 -0800 commonsensemedia From the editors of Common Sense Media November 15, 2006Q: How do I keep track of my kids' music? It goes right from their friends or the online store to their earbuds. A: In the media-managment... November 15, 2006Q: How do I keep track of my kids' music? It goes right from their friends or the online store to their earbuds. A: In the media-managment...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2978/Managing-Kids-Music/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2978/Managing-Kids-Music/ Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:31:18 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media November 30, 2006For kids, cell phones give them both status and independence. But for parents, they can be a whole new set of worries: Who are kids sending... November 30, 2006For kids, cell phones give them both status and independence. But for parents, they can be a whole new set of worries: Who are kids sending...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2977/Family-Friendly-Cell-Phone-Guide/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2977/Family-Friendly-Cell-Phone-Guide/ Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:28:38 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media Magazines with ultra-thin models; TV celebrities who are so thin that their chest bones show; $10 billion a year in food and beverage marketing to kids. No... Magazines with ultra-thin models; TV celebrities who are so thin that their chest bones show; $10 billion a year in food and beverage marketing to kids. No...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2743/Managing-Media-and-Weight/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2743/Managing-Media-and-Weight/ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:42:34 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Editors of Common Sense Media Filtering technology is often hard to understand. There's a good overview of how it works at FamilyFirst.net. For an overview of the products and services... Filtering technology is often hard to understand. There's a good overview of how it works at FamilyFirst.net. For an overview of the products and services...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2742/Managing-Internet-Filters-at-Home/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2742/Managing-Internet-Filters-at-Home/ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:36:41 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Common Sense Media Editor in Chif, Liz Perle Gaming consoles are sure to be high on many kids’ holiday lists. But which -- if any -- should you buy? None of them are compatible with... Gaming consoles are sure to be high on many kids’ holiday lists. But which -- if any -- should you buy? None of them are compatible with...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2662/Nintendo-Wii-PlayStation-3-Xbox-360-The-Gamer-Guide/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2662/Nintendo-Wii-PlayStation-3-Xbox-360-The-Gamer-Guide/ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:11:16 -0800 commonsensemedia From the Common Sense Media Editors - Common Sense View Q: Kirstie Alley was on Oprah this week talking about losing 75 pounds. Nicole Ritchie seems horribly anorexic. Everywhere I turn, my kids get... Q: Kirstie Alley was on Oprah this week talking about losing 75 pounds. Nicole Ritchie seems horribly anorexic. Everywhere I turn, my kids get...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2661/Positive-Body-Image-Tips/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2661/Positive-Body-Image-Tips/ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:06:09 -0800 commonsensemedia   By the Editors of Common Sense Media It’s back-to-school time, and we’re handing out homework for the whole family. As kids pack up their backpacks and routine returns to family... By the Editors of Common Sense Media
It’s back-to-school time, and we’re handing out homework for the whole family. As kids pack up their backpacks and routine returns to family...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1362/Back-to-School-Homework/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1362/Back-to-School-Homework/ Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:35:58 -0700 commonsensemedia   By the Editors of Common Sense MediaIt’s back-to-school time, and we’re handing out homework for the whole family. As kids pack up their backpacks and routine returns to family... By the Editors of Common Sense MediaIt’s back-to-school time, and we’re handing out homework for the whole family. As kids pack up their backpacks and routine returns to family...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1363/Back-to-School-Homework/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1363/Back-to-School-Homework/ Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:41:55 -0700 commonsensemedia By Liz Perle of Common Sense Media How do we talk with our kids about the images and content of recent world events? The wall-to-wall media coverage of both the attempted plane bombings and the... How do we talk with our kids about the images and content of recent world events? The wall-to-wall media coverage of both the attempted plane bombings and the...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1154/Explaining-the-News-to-Our-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1154/Explaining-the-News-to-Our-Kids/ Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:15:53 -0700 commonsensemedia Millions of teenage and tween girls spend a significant chunk of their time surfing the Internet, watching MTV, thumbing through teen and celebrity magazines, and listening to CDs by their newest... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1003/New-Fun-Site-Gets-Girls-to-Think-About-Media-Messages/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1003/New-Fun-Site-Gets-Girls-to-Think-About-Media-Messages/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:20:31 -0700 commonsensemedia The end of the month is full of award shows: the Teen Choice Awards (Aug. 20), the Emmy Awards (Aug. 27), the MTV Video Music Awards (Aug. 31). And while it can be fun to see who’s wearing the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1002/Award-Shows-and-Your-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1002/Award-Shows-and-Your-Kids/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:18:07 -0700 commonsensemedia This week, TiVo launches a new feature called TiVo KidZone. If you’re a parent concerned about what your kids are watching -- and a TiVo subscriber -- take a look. It’s the best thing... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/776/TiVo-KidZone-Create-a-Personalized-TV-Experience-With-Only-Parent-Approved-Programs/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/776/TiVo-KidZone-Create-a-Personalized-TV-Experience-With-Only-Parent-Approved-Programs/ Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:59:54 -0700 commonsensemedia We often get emails from our parent members asking for help with the conflicting messages surrounding media for the under-2 crowd. "I read that this baby video will help my child’s...
"I read that this baby video will help my child’s...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/775/Should-Your-Kid-Tune-In-to-Baby-Media/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/775/Should-Your-Kid-Tune-In-to-Baby-Media/ Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:50:58 -0700 commonsensemedia http://www.minti.com/members/commonsensemedia/photos/2726/On.png http://www.minti.com/members/commonsensemedia/photos/2726/On.png Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:55:09 -0700