• Common Sense Media - detailed ratings and reviews of TV shows, movies and videos, and computer and video games. Includes
• MediaWise - also features ratings of TV shows, movies and videos, and computer and video games. Includes short articles and quizzes for parents.
• Parents Television Council - ratings and reviews of TV shows and movies, and articles for parents. TV program schedules for a week can be displayed with color-coded ratings.

Technology Tools

• TV Parental Guidelines - information about the official TV program age ratings (such as TV-G), including what they mean, and how to use V-chip technology to restrict access to programming with certain ratings.
• Cable Puts You in Control - information from the cable companies about ways to use parental controls in cable set-top boxes to restrict your child's access to adult programming.
• TiVo KidZone - an available feature on some TiVo systems that allows parents to pre-approve different TV shows and movies for their children.

Useful Reading

• Kids Risk Guide on Media and Kids - a website for parents with tips about how keep TV viewing safe and age-appropriate.
• TV Turnoff - Center for Screen-Time Awareness - a website with tips and activities for families wanting to take control of the role TV plays in their lives.
• Navigating the Children's Media Landscape - an article from the National PTA and Cable in the Classroom that discusses ways to make healthier media decisions for your family. Available in both English and Spanish.
• The Ratings Game: Choosing Your Child's Entertainment - an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics that explains the ratings systems for movies, TV programming, and computer and video games.

• Parents Against Junk Food - a group that lobbies to keep junk food out of schools.
• ParentCenter - customized newsletters for parents of children ages 2-8 years.
• SuperNanny - child development advice and trouble-shooting tips for common parenting struggles.