Violence in the Media
Violence in video games, violence on TV and music lyrics that describe all manner of anti-social behaviors are of great concern to parents. But how is violence really affecting your child? Check our articles and find out more!
   U of Michigan Confirms: Sex and Violence Don't Sell
   Pulling Young People Into the Matrix
   With Enough Time the Truth About Media Violence Becomes Clear
   Navigating the New World of Mean Girls
   Why Kids Love the Terminator

Sex in the Media
Whether it’s being used to sell beer or entertain in sitcoms, sex, it seems, is everywhere. But what effect is this excess of passion having on our society? Read up on the implications of sexual content in film, in advertising and in the classroom.
   Teen Pregnancy Is Down, But Is Morality Up?
   Sex Ed With Friends
   U of Michigan Confirms: Sex and Violence Don't Sell
   If Sex Can't Sell Beer, Why Is TV Still Hooked On It?

Family Media Topics
Helping your family to scrutinize, evaluate and question the media messages they get fed everyday can be a healthy and useful activity. For ideas on how to approach this subject, check out these articles.
   Help for Reluctant Readers
   Canadian Parents Unplug Naked News
   Using "Pause" To Reflect
   Making Some Great Summer Television
   Kids Who Literally Drool Over TV
   Helping Parents Avoid Heart Attacks
   Falling On Deaf Ears
   Garry Marshall Defends Family Movies
   Ratings Versus Censorship
   Getting Fat on TV
   Obscene? Indecent? It's Up to You to Say So
   Can Celebrity Problems Affect Your Children?
   Once Again Parents Are Being Told What's Good for Their Children
   File Swapping Dangers You May Not Know About

Pornography
Pornography is shedding its brown paper covering and becoming a mainstream issue for families. Our articles will update parents on some trends in the industry and give ideas for challenging them.
   Is Pornography Addictive? - Part 1
   Is Pornography Addictive? - Part 2
   Is Pornography Addictive? - Part 3
   Popularizing Pornography
   A Pron Hero? In A Teen Comedy?
   Grandmother Leads the Fight Against Pornography

Movie and Television Rating Info
Learning to understand the ratings on movies, games and TV programs can be as daunting as deciphering the nutritional labels on food products. Uncover the details behind the rating systems and discover how to use them to at home.
   The Best Shot for Hollywood
   Signing Away your Kids
   TV Ratings -- Time to Change the Program
   Movie Ratings: Not Suitable For Adults
   Is Disney Sailing Into Rough Waters?
   I'll Have A PG-13 Please... Extra Violence, Hold the Sex
   Obscene? Indecent? It's Up to You to Say So
   Chocolate Covered Movies
   Ratings Versus Censorship

Media and Religion
Be it Christian characters or topics surrounding other faiths, religion and its practice are themes addressed in film and TV. But how are these beliefs portrayed on the big screen? Find out in section on religion.
   The Church and Media: Common Concerns
   Deciding If Your Children Should See The Passion of the Christ
   The Faithful Are Still Easy Pickings in Media

Advertising
The lines between advertising and entertaining are blurring as promoters find ways to spotlight their products in movies and TV programs. But what impact is this glut of goods having on young and old consumers? For more information, check out these stories.
   Selling Our Children - Part 1
   Selling Our Children - Part 2
   The Reality TV Plague Hits Theaters
   Advertising: A Star Is Manufactured
   Tickle U: Is It Selling to Your 2 Year Old?

Themed Movie Lists
Looking for some movie night ideas? Take a look at these entertaining recommendations.
   Scaring Up Some Halloween Movie Ideas
   Some Secrets Hollywood Shouldn't Keep -- Good "Unknown" Family Movies
   Some Great (Movie) Teaching Moments
   Frightful Films That May Fit Your Family's Halloween Plans

Education and the Media
Watching movies or television isn't just an afterschool activity any more. Discover what effect the media industry is having on students in the classroom.
   Some Great (Movie) Teaching Moments
   Making News In Your Family and Classroom
   Former Teacher Brings Real Lives to Video Games
   Classroom Matinees
   Graphic Novels Bring Help for Reluctant Readers

Television Topics
Whether its HiDef or not, the TV is more than a mere appliance in most households. Our articles in the Television section cover both the good and bad aspects of the small screen.
   Television Addiction -- Just Say "Off"
   Television Shown to Contribute to Attention Deficit Problems
   The After School TV Blues
   TV Ratings -- Time to Change the Program
   Tickle U: Is It Selling to Your 2 Year Old?
   With Enough Time the Truth About Media Violence Becomes Clear

Media Literacy
At its best, media literacy is a critical and informed understanding of how media works and the influence it can have on consumers. Our information is designed to help audiences make more educated and conscious viewing choices for themselves and their families.
   Media Literacy -- An Introduction
   Who's Really Laughing? All About "Laugh Tracks"
   In America and Overseas, Girls Yearn for a "Nip/Tuck"
   Spinning the Facts
   Is it Real or Reel?
   Helping Parents Avoid "Heart Attack"
   Falling on Deaf Ears: Hearing Loss in Children
   Getting Fat on TV
   Chocoloate Covered Movies
    Making News In Your Family and Classroom

Video Games
Thumb injuries aren't the only drawback of gaming it up. Still, this highly entertaining activity isn't all bad. Discover both the ups and downs of this pastime and learn what parents can do to make the game console a more-welcome fixture in the family room.
   Good and Bad Video Games: The Divide Widens
   File Swapping Dangers You may not Know About
   Take 2 Interactive: Are They Guilty of mocking ESRB Ratings?
   Video Game Dangers Are More Complex
   The Game of Revising Video Game Ratings