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  1. Interesting findings! RT@Cooney Center Our latest QuickReport, "Print Books vs. E-books," is available now! bit.ly/LDWTmG about 16 hours ago via web
  2. RT@jenwag57 #Teens Text More Than Adults, But They’re Still Just Teens thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/… via @newsweek #texting about 16 hours ago via web
  3. RT@earlychildhood Great video of @chipdono discussing how educators use tech w/ young children "Intentionality is key." ow.ly/b7VED 8:55 AM May 24th via web
  4. Check out the new "Ask the Mediatrician" post: How can I tell if an e-book is appropriate for my 10-year-old?bit.ly/KLX3NO #parents 12:29 PM May 23rd via web
  5. RT@OnPointRadio We're doing a vast, unprecendented experiment, says @cmch_boston. Lots of consider about #kids and #technology. #parenting 10:45 AM May 23rd via web
  6. Hear the Mediatrician on On Point right now! onpoint.wbur.org/2012/05/23/kid… 8:13 AM May 23rd via web
  7. @OnPointRadio greetings from the Center on Media and Child Health. Pls link to @cmch_boston . Thanks! 5:56 AM May 23rd via Mobile Web
  8. Dr. Rich will be talking about young kids and technology @OnPointRadio today at 11:00 am EDT. Join the conversation! 4:08 AM May 23rd via Mobile Web
  9. "There is a great difference in a book that shows a drawing or a photo of a cow & one that can trigger a video & sound of a cow." Dr. Rich 9:53 AM May 22nd via web
  10. "Kids hear 1% of what we say & 100% of what we do. We model media use behaviors all the time & they pick them up from us" Dr. Rich 9:30 AM May 22nd via web
  11. "iPads are neither toxic nor a panacea, it is how we use them that imparts their value or harm." Dr. Rich: on.wsj.com/K8RNkp 9:24 AM May 22nd via web
  12. "Alternatives to the iPad: blank paper and crayons, a sandbox and a bucket of water, chalk and a sidewalk, an anthill to watch." Dr. Rich 9:12 AM May 22nd via web
  13. LIVE CHAT: Join Dr. Rich in a conversation about young children and iPads: on.wsj.com/K8RNkp 9:05 AM May 22nd via web
  14. RT@thejuggle @WSJ: Are iPads, iPhones, touch screens better and more educational for kids than TV? Or are they damaging? #parenting 7:46 AM May 22nd via web
  15. Do you have questions about children & media? Dr. Rich will join @thejuggle live chat @12 noon about toddlers & tablets on.wsj.com/K8m1nL 6:56 AM May 22nd via web
  16. RT@jennings_nancy Smells like teen spirit! Check out this new study:... fb.me/1qSoF4ju7 1:54 PM May 21st via web
  17. New study co-authored by 2 CMCH staff aims 2 determine whether video games may be useful in improving health outcomes bit.ly/KNwlk6 11:22 AM May 21st via web
  18. RT@davidkleeman #Montessori - "the hand is man's instrument to intelligence" - would she therefore love the #ipad ? #dustormagic 9:54 AM May 21st via web
  19. RT@Amanda_Lenhart The Atlantic wonders what to do about cell phones in the classroom. theatlantic.com/national/archi… 8:13 AM May 21st via web
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