CMCH Suggestions for Parents

Media surround us: televisions in store displays, music on the school bus, computers in classrooms, and advertisements everywhere we look. While research has shown a number of risks associated with media use, CMCH realizes that it is unrealistic to shield children from all media.

We offer these suggestions so parents can find ways to manage their family's media use and help their children grow up safe and healthy in the Information Age. Click on the links to learn more about these tips:

Establish time limits	Watch television with your children
Do your homework	Teach media literacy
Use media ratings as a guide	Use your VCR or DVR as a tool
Be a media role model	Provide non-media activities

 

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CMCH resources for parents and teachers are made possible
by a grant from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.