See this at: commercialalert.org| Added on 07/30/08

Commercial Alert's mission is to keep the commercial culture within its proper sphere, and to prevent it from exploiting children and subverting the higher values of family, community, environmental integrity and democracy. Our Issues * Culture *... See more

Commercial Alert's mission is to keep the commercial culture within its proper sphere, and to prevent it from exploiting children and subverting the higher values of family, community, environmental integrity and democracy. Our Issues * Culture * Education * Government * Health See less

See this at: truceteachers.org| Added on 07/30/08

Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment is a national group of educators deeply concerned about how children's entertainment and toys are affecting the play and behavior of children in our classrooms. TRUCE's goals are: * To raise... See more

Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment is a national group of educators deeply concerned about how children's entertainment and toys are affecting the play and behavior of children in our classrooms. TRUCE's goals are: * To raise public awareness about the negative effects of violent and stereotyped toys and media on children, families, schools and society. * To work to limit the harmful influence of unhealthy children's entertainment. * To provide children with toys and activities that promote healthy play and non-violent behavior at home and school. * To create a broad-based effort to eliminate marketing to children and to reduce the sale of toys of violence. * To support parents' and teachers' efforts to deal with the issues regarding media. For more information about what you can do and to make a contribution to cover our printing and disseminating costs, please contact us. TRUCE wishes to thank Concerned Educators for a Safe Environment (CEASE), Matt Damon, and... See less

See this at: obligation.org| Added on 07/30/08

Reminding Businesses and Governments of Their Responsibility to Children

Reminding Businesses and Governments of Their Responsibility to Children See less

See this at: commonsensemedia.org| Added on 07/30/08

Media is fun and our kids love it. We also know that kids now spend so much time absorbing its messages and images that it has become "the other parent" in their lives. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, we exist to provide parents with... See more

Media is fun and our kids love it. We also know that kids now spend so much time absorbing its messages and images that it has become "the other parent" in their lives. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, we exist to provide parents with trustworthy information to help manage their kids' media lives. More See less

See this at: newdream.org| Added on 07/30/08

The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice. As for the “new” in New American Dream, we help people live the dream, but in a way that ensures... See more

The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice. As for the “new” in New American Dream, we help people live the dream, but in a way that ensures a livable planet for current and future generations. Our message isn’t about deprivation. It’s about getting more of what really matters—more time, more nature, more fairness, and more fun. See less

See this at: mediafamily.org| Added on 07/21/08

Joining The MediaWise Network is a powerful way to create change and connect with others who care about kids and media’s impact on their lives. Check out samples below!

Joining The MediaWise Network is a powerful way to create change and connect with others who care about kids and media’s impact on their lives. Check out samples below! See less

See this at: mediafamily.org| Added on 07/21/08

Our Mission: To maximize the benefits and minimize the harm of media on the health and development of children and families.

Our Mission: To maximize the benefits and minimize the harm of media on the health and development of children and families. See less

See this at: ppu.org.uk| Added on 07/21/08

Views concerning the ethics of advertising aimed at children diverge widely in Europe. In Sweden it is considered unacceptable and is banned for children under 12 with the approval of the majority of the population. In France advertisements are seen... See more

Views concerning the ethics of advertising aimed at children diverge widely in Europe. In Sweden it is considered unacceptable and is banned for children under 12 with the approval of the majority of the population. In France advertisements are seen as part of preparing children for future life in a consumer society. There seems to be agreement that certain regulations at least are necessary - as the existence of restrictions in all European countries shows. However, the degree to which advertisement to children is regulated again varies widely from country to country. See less

See this at: getrichslowly.org| Added on 07/21/08

* Welmoed Says: March 5th, 2008 at 6:01 am When I was growing up, my mother “inoculated” us against advertising with a very simple line: “If the product were that good, they wouldn’t have to advertise it. People would just buy it.” I used this same... See more

* Welmoed Says: March 5th, 2008 at 6:01 am When I was growing up, my mother “inoculated” us against advertising with a very simple line: “If the product were that good, they wouldn’t have to advertise it. People would just buy it.” I used this same line on my kids, who now have a healthy level of skepticism and cynicism with regards to advertising. They love ferreting the “weasel words” in ads. I mean, when’s the last time you saw an ad for Number 2 pencils? Cauliflower? * Becky@FamilyandFinances Says: March 5th, 2008 at 6:16 am This was a great article. My first instinct would also be to just turn off the tv. I can see how this method would definitely be better for children in the long run. Thanks! * COD Says: March 5th, 2008 at 6:18 am Ridiculing commercials is a family sport in our household. Although frequently, my son will keep his iPod or a book with him and tune out for 90 seconds during the commercials. * jessica Says: March 5th, 2008 at 6:21 am That is a great idea! i will... See less

See this at: apa.org| Added on 07/21/08

Psychologists who help companies reach children don't agree. Take Whiton S. Paine, PhD, an assistant professor of business studies at Richard Stockton College in Pomona, N.J. As principal of a Philadelphia consulting firm called Kid2Kid, Paine helps... See more

Psychologists who help companies reach children don't agree. Take Whiton S. Paine, PhD, an assistant professor of business studies at Richard Stockton College in Pomona, N.J. As principal of a Philadelphia consulting firm called Kid2Kid, Paine helps Fortune 500 companies market to children. Paine has no problem with launching a dialogue about psychologists' ethical responsibilities or creating standards similar to ones used in Canada and Europe to protect children from commercial exploitation. Such activities will actually help his business, he says, by giving him leverage when clients want to do something that would inadvertently harm children. What Paine does have a problem with is driving psychologists out of the business. "If you remove ethical psychologists from the decision-making process in an ad's creation, who's left?" he asks. "People who have a lot less sensitivity to the unique vulnerabilities of children." Others who have read the proposal point out that psychological... See less

Highlights: Ever since he first started practicing, Berkeley, Calif., psychologist Allen D. Kanner, PhD, has been asking his younger clients what they wanted to do when they grew up. The answer used to be "nurse," "astronaut" or some other occupation with intrinsic appeal. Today the answer is more...

See this at: commercialfreechildh...| Added on 07/21/08

As a result of CCFC’s Federal Trade Commission complaint, Baby Einstein has completely redesigned its website and is no longer making educational claims about its DVDs and videos.

As a result of CCFC’s Federal Trade Commission complaint, Baby Einstein has completely redesigned its website and is no longer making educational claims about its DVDs and videos. See less

See this at: parentsforethicalmar...| Added on 07/17/08

The big Red Bull photography exhibit is being set up on the historical Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis and will open tomorrow night, July 10, at 8 p.m. Red Bull Illume began as a quest to find the 50 best raw moments in action and adventure sports.... See more

The big Red Bull photography exhibit is being set up on the historical Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis and will open tomorrow night, July 10, at 8 p.m. Red Bull Illume began as a quest to find the 50 best raw moments in action and adventure sports. Photography experts and esteemed photo editors from around the world served as contest judges and hand-selected 50 images from the 7,200 submissions received from photographers in over 90 countries worldwide. These astonishing images now comprise the Red Bull Illume Exhibit Tour, which honors the men and women behind the lens who have braved the planet’s harshest terrain in order to capture athletic grit and triumph. (via) Sounds great, except that the Red Bull representative at the information booth told me that seven of the photos featured “Red Bull athletes.” I had asked because I thought it was quite a coincidence that one of the athletes I happened to see in a photo was wearing a Red Bull cap. Translation: There isn’t enough room for a... See less