Common Sense Media: Are You on a Healthy Media Diet?

There are screen-time limits to manage, new apps to investigate, bizarre social media trends to make sense of, and, don't forget, plenty more Pokémon to catch. It's like a 24-hour all-you-can-eat buffet when all you really want is a carrot stick. But in a world where both parents and kids are racking up serious screen time, making a commitment to a healthy media environment is critical for family time, learning, relationships, and digital citizenship.

So whether you're turning over a new leaf or trying to stay the course, our 2017 media resolutions can help you be more mindful, focus on what's most important, get the most out of media and technology, and raise good digital citizens. And if last year was a rough one, past struggles with grades, organization, and friends are easy to carry over into the new year. Check out CSM's Homework Help Apps, Time Management Apps, and Note-Taking Apps for Tweens and Teens for even more ideas on starting with a clean-slate.