Parents who make informed decisions regarding their children's "media diet" look to organizations such as Common Sense Media for reviews, research, and more.

Oct 2, 2006 - Jan Zeiger

International Media Expert Gloria DeGaetanto helps parents understand research on media use, its implications for child development and what they can do about it.

Dec 7, 2007 - Sheila Gaquin

Is TV addicting? How serious is the TV addiction phenomena? Learn about the body's response to watching television and decide for yourself what is too much.

Nov 4, 2010 - Brenna Coleman

How we can connect behaviors in youth with reality shows.

Feb 22, 2011 - Richard Mccaa

The Kaiser Family Foundation provides research that shows that sexual content on television may influence youth behaviors.

Jul 27, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Television is a part of every modern child's life and its influence is undeniable. Read the facts on how TV can impact on your child in good ways and bad.

Jul 1, 2008 - Victoria Atkinson

It's homework time and the TV is going in one room and music pounding in another. Are the kids able to do homework under these conditions? No.

Oct 2, 2006 - Barbara Pytel

The AAP believes that screen time increases the risks of obesity, drug use and violent behavior in children. How can a family decrease screen time?

Feb 2, 2011 - Barb Hacker

The popular and timely TV program "24" is shaping how younger generations of American soldiers view torture.

Feb 28, 2007 - Henry Berry

Tweens are easily taken in by what their friends are doing. Watching television falls into this category. Help your tween make good choices about what to watch.

Oct 18, 2007 - Denise Oliveri

Good science coverage on television can be hard to find, despite most people viewing TV as their main source of scientific information

May 28, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

The FCC has failed in its role as a moral dictator. Television loves the bomb and hates the breast. How justified violence and Victorian attitudes dominate the media.

Mar 15, 2007 - April Rose Schneider

Encouraging children to be active consumers of media can give them skills to withstand the negative effects of television violence and advertising.

Jul 16, 2011 - Anna Milward

The animated superheroes in the educational preschool tv show Noonbory & the Super 7 teach kids problem solving skills, the five senses, and the importance of teamwork.

Feb 28, 2010 - Renee Carver

From stories to investigations, a look at the high and low points of the seven best paranormal/ghost shows on television today.

Oct 5, 2010 - Sarah Bowman

An article highlighting the most famous romantic mystery television shows from decades gone by.

Feb 11, 2010 - Laura Briggs

Regardless of the bad reputation television has when it comes to toddlers, TV time can be a positive and educational experience for your child.

Mar 14, 2011 - Elizabeth Crowley

A child watching a children's TV program will witness on average one violent exchange every 4minutes. Here is advice for parents on the effects of violent TV on children.

Apr 11, 2009 - Sugandha Jain

Many families are concerned about the amount of time that children spend watching television each day. Could excess screen time lead to behavior issues?

Mar 23, 2009 - Barb Hacker