Top 5 parenting tips for media literacy in preschoolers

There are five essentials that will help preschoolers become media literate, says Modern Parenthood guest blogger Rebecca Hains, a children's media culture expert at Salem State University, in Salem, Mass.

2. It’s OK to set limits.

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Parenting media literate kids involves choosing appropriate content that corresponds with your family values. 'Cowboys & Aliens: The Kids' is an entertainment based educational App Book for kids.

Don’t let young children watch shows and films that really go against your family’s values, or that you do not feel are age-appropriate.

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