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Helpful Hints

In this section, you'll find everything you need to help your children make smart choices about what they play, watch and browse. Have your pick: You decide which topic areas to start with depending on your interests and your child's age.

Start with these Three Easy Steps or review these quick links below.

Parental Involvement:

Hints on Parental Involvement
Get quick tips on communication and rule setting.

Access:

Hints on Access
Set rules for online safety.
Your Parental Control Options
Customize your family's entertainment experience.
Managing Online Buddies
Know who your children are talking to online.

Content:

Hints on Content
Get suggestions on what your kids can play and watch.
Using Video Game Ratings
Learn more about the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
Get the Video Game Rating Search Widget
Get video game ratings on your desktop.
Get Video Game Ratings On-the-Go
Get video game ratings on your mobile phone.
Search for Family-Friendly Video Games
Check out these video game reviews.

Time:

Hints for Managing Time
Helpful hints to guide your family.
Set the Xbox 360 Family Timer
Set time limits - it's quick and easy.
Download the Screen Time Tracker
Balance is key - use this tracker to help.

Take a Poll

What’s your biggest concern regarding your family’s use of digital media (TV, video games, internet, etc.)?Spending too much time online or in front of the TV
Inappropriate content or Web sites
Setting parental controls
Cyberbullying or “sexting”
Maintaining a balance with other activities

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