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Just the Facts

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It hasn't been a great week for kids and media, at least according to two new studies that show how oversaturation is impacting our youngest. Read on to find out why your toddlers are humming fast food jingles -- or why your teens are bringing home bad report cards.


Advertisers Link High Fat to High Fun in Kids' Shows

A new study shows that food marketers manage to place ad messages for junk food in shows aimed at the youngest kids. Read more.

TV, Gaming Hurts School Performance

Middle school students who watch TV or play video games, according to a new study -- but only if they're tuning in on school days.

Sigh.

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