Web Safety - What's Okay and When?
Children Tips
Sutter Children's Center, Sacramento

Today's parent is charting new territory. Technology devices, computer games, Web sites and DVDs aimed at children and teens-with so much available, it's impossible to keep up with what's age appropriate, healthy and enriching. And then there's the question of how much time children and teens should spend in front of a computer or television.

As the first generation of parents facing these issues, it's smart to seek guidance from reliable, objective sources. The following site list gives you a good place to start, with reliable resources to help you navigate the technology maze:

• American Academy of Pediatrics Media Matters: www.aap.org/advocacy/mediamatters.htm
• National Institute and Media and the Family: www.mediafamily.org
• NetFamilyNews: www.netfamilynews.org
• StaySafe for Parents: www.staysafe.org

The more you know about what your children are seeing and doing, the better able you will be to ensure they get technology's benefits and avoid its pitfalls.

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