Computers & the Internet

• Will Your Teen Benefit From an Online Course?

  Most teenagers use the Internet to help them with school courses. But some are now using it to take school courses.

• Choosing Educational Software for Children

  Computers can help children learn. But some software seems only to teach kids how to kill alien invaders.

• Expand Your Child’s World Through Multimedia Adventures

  You probably can’t take your child on a trip to Southeast Asia this year. But if she’s the sort who loves adventure, you could “visit” it online.

Evaluating Internet Sources

• 5 Ways To Evaluate Online Material

  Teens get much of their information online. But it may be of dubious value.

• Help Your Child Evaluate Internet Information

  As students use the Web for research more and more, it’s important that they know which sources they can rely on.

• The Seven C’s of Internet Sources

  More teens are turning to the Internet when doing research. But not all sites are reliable.

Limiting Screen Time

• Establish Limits for TV, Computer Time

  Playing video games can be fun. It can help kids reduce stress and relax. But too much time playing video games or watching TV keeps kids from exercising and socializing.

• Help Your Child Make Good Choices About Watching TV

  There’s no question that television influences children—sometimes for the better and sometimes the worse.

• TV Log Can Increase Student Awareness and Responsibility

  A recent study found that eighth graders spent four times as many hours each week watching television as they did studying.

Internet Safety Downloadables

More Internet Safety Articles

• Prevent Online Bullying

  Online “cyberbullying” can be as cruel as anything that happens on the playground—and harder to defeat.

• School and the Internet: What You Should Know

  How students are using the Internet at school, and precautions you should take at home.

• What Is Your School’s Internet Policy?

  Eight key question to ask your child’s teacher.

• Internet Safety Tips for Parents

  Kids need to use the Internet; these tips will help you keep them safe.

• MySpace and Facebook: What You Should Know

  Social networking sites keep growing in popularity. Here are 10 things to get parents up to speed.