Hour 1

1. Introduction: The Lost Generation
1. Unconventional Wisdom
2. Protecting Our Kids is Good, but Empowering Our Kids Is Great
3. Research-Based Unconventional Wisdom
2. The Media Maze

Hour 2

1. Media Effects: The Influence of Media on Children
2. The Science Behind Media Effects

Hour 3

1. Media Parenting Strategy #1: Alter Your Own Media Habits
2. Media Parenting Strategy #2: Start Talking About Media and Don’t Stop

Hour 4

1. Media Parenting Strategy #3: Establish Media Rules the Right Way
2. Media Parenting Strategy #4: Participate in the Right Media Activities with Your Child
3. Conclusion

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the types of media content that may be harmful or beneficial for children’s well-being.
2. Describe the media effects that receive the most attention by parents, educators, health professionals, and policymakers.
3. Discuss several scientific theories that help explain why children are affected by media exposure.
4. Identify specific strategies for helping alter how children are affected by media exposure.