Use resources by the American Academy of Pediatrics to develop a Family Media Use Plan  with specific guidelines for each child at. Follow the link to an interactive media plan.

 

The federal communication commission offers information about TV ratings (here) and how to use V chip (here)

 

Search by age appropriateness, type of media or name of program

• Review of television programs, movies, games, apps, etc.
• Find information about prevalence of educational and pro-social content.
• Find information about specific possible concerns (e.g., describe the nature of sexual and violent content, specific language used and level of consumerism).
• Tip sheets, videos and guides on various media related issues.

 

Marketing explain to children in a video produced by PBS. There is also a parent guide for parents how to discuss this video.

 

Great information on this site concerning TV, Movies, advertisements, video games, and computers. The site also offers different tips on how to help your child better understand media depending on his/her age.

 

Compile research on the positive and negative health effects of media on children. Features Ask the mediatrician! Send a media related question to a pediatrician specializing in media and children.