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Media Literacy for Kids

News Literacy for Tweens and Teens: Empowering Young Minds in the Digital Age
James Whitaker April 29, 2025

In our rapid-fire digital age, distinguishing fact from fiction is crucial. This holds especially true for today’s youth. News literacy is an essential skill for tweens and teens. It equips them to navigate the information flood they face daily. Digital natives, young people, digest a media buffet every hour. This makes media comprehension vital for Read More

Teaching Kids to Identify Ads and Clickbait: A Guide to Media Literacy
Evelyn Hart April 14, 2025

In our digital world, kids see a lot of information from a young age. Parents and educators must help kids learn the skills they need to explore this world safely and wisely. A key part of this education is helping kids spot ads and clickbait. This builds their media literacy and awareness of digital advertising Read More

Understanding the Algorithms Behind Their Feeds: A Guide to Media Literacy for Kids
James Whitaker April 5, 2025

Today, kids are growing up with social media as a big part of their lives. Kids are always sharing selfies on Instagram and watching viral videos on TikTok. They interact with many digital platforms all the time. Every post, like, and share hides a complex system: social media algorithms. These algorithms decide what content shows Read More

How to Talk to Kids About Influencers: A Media Literacy Guide for Parents
James Whitaker April 1, 2025

Today, kids have more access to different media platforms than ever before. YouTube and TikTok are more than just fun places. They also create a new type of star: the influencer. Parents must know how digital role models affect our kids. This blog will explore why talking about influencers with your kids is important. You’ll Read More