Families, Media, and Technology Resources
This collection provides academic and practical resources related to families' and children's consumption of media and use of technology, as well as reports and information that make recommendations for media and technology use for children of various ages. The list was developed and vetted by NCFR members in the Families and Technology Focus Group.
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Study: Parenting in the Age of Digital Technology (PDF)
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Report: A Teacher in the Living Room? Educational Media for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Report: Zero to Six: Electronic Media in the Lives of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Online Resources: American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Communications and Media
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Online Resources/Reports: Pew Internet & American Life Project (impact of internet on family life)
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Online Resources: Center on Media and Child Health (research on effects of media on child health)
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Online Resources: Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (limiting commercials, ending child-targeted marketing)
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Articles: NetFamilyNews (online news on young people's technology use)
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Videos: Media Education Foundation (films and resources about the impact of media)
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Online Resources: National Association for the Education of Young Children: Technology and Media
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Articles: Common Sense Media (content about parenting and media, and entertainment choices for kids)
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Organization: Healthy Media Choices (access to research and resources)
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Online Resources: Connect Safely (safe use of technology and social media for preteens and teens)
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Online Resources: OnGuardOnline.gov (online safety, protecting kids online)
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Online Resources: CyberBullyHelp