Take Control of Your Children’s TV Viewing and Other Media Activities

Navigating the Children's Media Landscape - A Parent's and Caregiver's Guide
Authored by the American Institutes for Research and released by Cable in the Classrom and National PTA, this important report offers:

• A guide to help families develop a comprehensive media plan that allows them to take greater control of their TV viewing, Internet and other media activities
• A media “how-to” chart to support age appropriate development
• Ideas and strategies to help parents and caregivers select and use media in ways appropriate for their children

Drawing on a review of academic literature, the insights of experts in the fields of media literacy and effects, child development and education, and professional and advocacy organizations. Also includes exploratory interviews with a small, but diverse set of young children and their parents, this report is intended to help you better navigate the children’s media landscape.

Download report. [English PDF]

Also available in Spanish: Navegando el Panorama de los Medios de Comunicación para los Niños: Una Guía para Padres y Cuidadores de Niños [PDF].