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Parents Deemed Security Concern After Complaints About In-flight Film
Traveling with young children can be a challenge; long line-ups and unfamiliar environments can make it tough for children in airports. Recently, one family flying from Denver to Baltimore faced another challenge, but this
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The Lasting Legacy of Mister Rogers
You may remember the songs. You may remember the puppets. You may remember the cardigans and sneakers he wore in every episode. But if you ever visited Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, you’re sure to remember
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New research suggests varying a child’s media diet can improve behaviour
In the latest issue of the journal Pediatrics, children’s media researchers suggest that the content children watch on TV can have implications for real life behavioural outcomes. The study, conducted by the eminent pediatrician and
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Is Preschool Too Young to Learn about Twitter?
Australia’s longest running children’s show is taking on the task of teaching toddlers about Twitter. The ABC series Play School shows young kids the social networking tool in a playful way, with host showing off his brightly-coloured,
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TIFF 2012 Family Fun
Great news for families that love animation! The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has just announced the addition of 4 animated films to this year’s festival. Adding over 60 films to the originally annouced
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In Defence of Screen-Free Week
I’m not the kind of parent that thinks that television will rot my kids’ brains or that using an iPad will give them ADHD. Yet last week I participated in screen-free week. I wanted
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Reflections on the Screen: One Parent’s Perspective on Going Screen-Free for One Week
I am a parent. I work on a computer and I use a smartphone. I play video games and I watch films and television programs. And so do my kids. But last week I
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Who decides which movies are appropriate for your kids?
Are you conflicted over which movies are appropriate for your kids? Do you find yourself prescreening or fast-forwarding certain scenes in children’s movie classics like Bambi, Snow White, and Lion King? They might have
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Two Cultures with a Twist
When I was little, my parents and I moved to Toronto, Canada from Russia. When we first arrived it was hard for me to find my place in this new, Canadian culture. Everything was
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This November is all About Media Literacy
Lately parents have been inundated with news about how much children use technology and the effect it is having on young children. From the AAP’s updated policy statement to Common Sense Media’s study about
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