Effects of Media & Technology

Help for parents who wonder how to guide their children’s use of technology in today’s tech-risky culture.

Setting basic rules for Internet access can go a long way toward building a nurturing online environment in your home.

Avoid these common mistakes to help protect your child from video game addiction.

The Predictable Risks and Surprising Benefits of Family Media Use. What is the role of media in your family’s daily life?

One of the devastating effects of pornography and other sexually explicit material is that it sabotages the ability to enjoy normal sex.

Is your child Bob the Builder or Dora the Explorer? Here’s your chance to find out your toddler’s play style.

Helping our kids deal with harmful cultural messages

Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with a TV and a computer with Internet access. As she continued growing up into a young teen, she made regular salon visits and had an artificial tan that made her look much older than she was. By …

Young people with an itch for fame should be encouraged not only to excel at something, but also to care for something more than themselves.

Help! My husband is addicted to video games, playing for hours on end while neglecting our family.

When my children were toddlers, I installed childproof latches on all the cabinets and drawers within their grasp to keep them from ingesting dangerous substances. During the grade school years, I zealously guarded the shows they watched (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was banned) to make sure they didn’t pollute their young minds. When my girls …

the power of today’s media and entertainment to negatively sway human behavior should be a cause of concern.

Like movie ratings, video game ratings are helpful tools for parents who want to make informed decisions about what their children see.

Teach your kids how to protect a good reputation when the eyes of the World Wide Web are watching.

The pace of modern life makes it more challenging to raise a family without giving in to culture’s pet idolatries.