Media Tips for Parents from Common Sense

Soon, the kids will be off for the holidays and parents across the country will be looking for age-appropriate ways to keep them entertained. If you find yourself in this predicament, might we suggest heading over to Common Sense Media?

Common Sense Media is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the impact of media and entertainment on kids and families. They provide trustworthy ratings and reviews of media and entertainment based on child development criteria created by leading national experts.

On the site, you'll find reviews on all the types of media available to kids today, including films, books, TV, games, websites, and more! Still looking for that last minute stocking stuffer for your kids? Check out their Holiday Gift Guide: TV on DVD for Kids that breaks down the best bets for kids of all ages. Planning on taking the family to the movies on Christmas Day? Get the latest movie ratings and reviews to find the movie that's the best bet for your family.

In addition, the site provides a whole section on advice for parents on everything from Internet safety to educational TV and talking to your kids about the financial crisis.

So if you've got kids and they've got a love for all things media, check out CommonSenseMedia.org!