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Family Communications, Inc.
Family Communications, Inc. (FCI), best known as producer of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, works in a variety of media to promote the social, emotional and intellectual development of children and to support parents and other caregivers as well as teachers and other professionals in their work with children.
FCI has identified the following priority issue areas:
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Media and Early Learning and Child DevelopmentBaby and Infant Television and Videos |
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MEDIA and EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
This section provides resources that address the relationship between positive child development and the use of various types of media among children younger than six years old.
Research in Brief
Preschool-Aged Children's Television Viewing in Child Care Settings — Dec. 2009
Journal abstract at Pediatrics website
Television Exposure as a Risk Factor for Aggressive Behavior Among 3-Year-Old Children — Nov. 2009
Parents of Preschoolers: Expert Media Recommendations and Ratings Knowledge, Media-Effects Beliefs, and Monitoring Practices — Mar. 2009
Television Viewing in Infancy and Child Cognition at 3 Years of Age in a U.S. Cohort — Mar. 2009
Parental Involvement in Middle Childhood: Can It Protect Children from Harmful TV Viewing Habits and Behavior? — Aug. 2008
Fact sheet at Child Trends website
Infant Television and Video Exposure Associated With Limited Parent-Child Verbal Interactions in Low Socioeconomic Status Households — May 2008
The Effects of Food Marketing on Children's Preferences: Testing the Moderating Roles of Age and Gender — 2008
Does Childhood Television Viewing Lead to Attention Problems in Adolescence? Results From a Prospective Longitudinal Study — Sep. 2007
Two-Year-Olds' Object Retrieval Based on Television: Testing a Perceptual Account — 2007
Does Television Cause Autism? — Dec. 2006
A Systematic Review for the Effects of Television Viewing by Infants and Preschoolers — Nov. 2006
Young Children's Use of Video as a Source of Socially Relevant Information — May/June 2006
Time Well Spent? Relating Television Use to Children's Free-Time Activities — Feb. 2006
Children's Television Viewing and Cognitive Outcomes — July 2005
Early Cognitive Stimulation, Emotional Support, and Television Watching as Predictors of Subsequent Bullying Among Grade-School Children — Apr. 2005
Age, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Patterns in Early Computer Use — 2005
Family Conflict and Violent Electronic Media Use in School-Aged Children — 2005
Television and Very Young Children — 2005
When the Television Is Always On — 2005
Television, Video, and Computer Game Usage in Children under 11 Years of Age — Nov. 2004
Relationships Between Media Use, Body Fatness and Physical Activity in Children and Youth — Aug. 2004
Linking Obesity and Activity Level with Children's Television and Video Game Use — Feb. 2004
The Impact of a Prejudice-Prevention Television Program on Young Children's Ideas about Race — Winter 2003
Do Children Learn How to Watch Television? The Impact of Extensive Experience with Blues Clues on Preschool Children's Television Viewing Behavior — June 2002
Prevalence, Correlates, and Trajectory of Television Viewing Among Infants and Toddlers — Apr. 2002
The Relations of Early Television Viewing to School Readiness and Vocabulary of Children from Low-Income Families: The Early Window Project — Sep/Oct. 2001
Impact of Media on Children and Adolescents: A 10-Year Review of the Research — Apr. 2001
The 30-Second Effect: An Experiment Revealing the Impact of Television Commercials on Food Preferences of Preschoolers — Jan. 2001
Computers and Young Children — Mar. 2000
Researching Blue's Clues: Viewing Behavior and Impact — 2000
TopOther Resources on Media and Early Child Development
Home Media and Young Children's Learning-Related Activities: Complements or Detriments? — Sep. 2006
The Effects of Electronic Media on Children Ages Zero to Six: A History of Research — Jan. 2005
Children and Interactive Media: Research Compendium Update — Nov. 2002
Children and Interactive Media: A Compendium of Current Research and Directions for the Future — May 2000
BABY and INFANT TELEVISION and VIDEOS
This topic encompasses findings that are specific to children under age two and the viewing of television or videos.
Research in Brief
Television and DVD/Video Viewing in Children Younger Than 2 Years — May 2007
A Systematic Review for the Effects of Television Viewing by Infants and Preschoolers — Nov. 2006
Infants' and Toddlers' Television Viewing and Language Outcomes — 2005
Television and Very Young Children — 2005
Early Television Exposure and Subsequent Attentional Problems in Children — Apr. 2004
Other Resources on Baby and Infant Television and Videos
A Teacher in the Living Room? Educational Media for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers — Dec. 2005
GUIDELINES for YOUNG CHILDREN'S MEDIA USE
A number of organizations provide research-based guidance for caregivers about appropriate use of media for young children.
Research in Brief
No—You Can't Watch That: Parental Rules and Young Children's Media Use — 2005
Other Resources on Guidelines for Young Children's Media Use
TV and Movie Ratings — Oct. 2007
TV and Your Family — Apr. 2007
V-Chip: Viewing Television Responsibly — July 2003
CMCH Suggestions for Parents
Infants and Toddlers: Ages 0-2
Navigating Your Way Through the TV Parental Guidelines and V-Chip
Preschoolers: Ages 3-5
OTHER RESOURCES on CHILDREN and MEDIA
In addition to the research resources provided in the above sections, the following information is also likely to be of value to individuals who have an interest in recent findings about early childhood development and the use of media.
Association Between Adolescent Viewership and Alcohol Advertising on Cable Television — Mar. 2010
Household Routines and Obesity in U.S. Preschool-Aged Children — Mar. 2010
Associations of Television Content Type and Obesity in Children — Feb. 2010
Cyberbullying and Suicide — 2010
Adolescent Exposure to Alcohol Advertising in Magazines: An Evaluation of Advertising Placement in Relation to Underage Youth Readership — Dec. 2009
Teens and Sexting — Dec. 2009
The Impact of Industry Self-Regulation on the Nutritional Quality of Foods Advertised on Television to Children — Dec. 2009
Food and Beverage Marketing to Children and Adolescents: What Changes are Needed to Promote Healthy Eating Habits? — Oct. 2008
Nine Out of 10 Food Advertisements Shown During Saturday Morning Children's Television Programming Are for Foods High in Fat, Sodium, or Added Sugars, or Low in Nutrients — Apr. 2008
A Randomized Trial of the Effects of Reducing Television Viewing and Computer Use on Body Mass Index in Young Children — Mar. 2008
Are Blogs Putting Youth At Risk for Online Sexual Solicitation or Harassment? — Feb. 2008
Early Learning Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities for Applications of Technology and Media-Based Content — Sep. 2007
Young Children and Media: A Snapshot of Public Interest, Public Concerns, and Children's Media Organizations — Sep. 2007
Fred Rogers Center Searchable Resource Database
Current information on key individuals, organizations, publications, and media sources related to media and its impact for children ages 0-5.
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