Advertisement

For Parents Who Need More Information

Here are some resources about child-related advertising and consumer issues.

* The Center for a New American Dream offers a free copy of “Tips for Parenting in a Commercial Culture.” Call toll-free (877) 68-DREAM, or check the center’s Web site at https://www.newdream.org.

* The American Academy of Pediatricians offers suggestions and recommendations about children and the media at its Web site, https://www.aap.org, as part of its Media Matters campaign. It also offers an educational brochure on the Web site, “Understanding the Impact of Media on Children and Teens.” Call (847) 228-5005.

Advertisement