Our Mission
Silver Screen Time was created to provide a resource to parents who want their children to grow up with an informed appreciation for films – both historical and current. We provide film reviews, instructional resources, and modeled conversations to assist parents in providing context and analysis with their kids. There’s a big world beyond YouTube and Cartoons. Help your child discover it safely and develop an appreciation for classic, pop-culture, independent, and international cinema.
Screen Time and the Goldilocks Hypothesis
Much like Goldilocks, too little or too much time in front of a screen can be detrimental for children. But some usage is important for healthy development and mental wellbeing.
Jamie Madigan discusses new research on kids and screens.
I Showed My 7-Year-Old ‘Jaws’ and I Regret Nothing
Sure, horror movies can horrify children. But they can also heighten the senses and awaken the analytical mind.
Jason Zinoman makes the case for exposing kids to horror films.
A family that watches movies together, can learn together
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University argue that coviewing films with children and then discussing them are beneficial for families.
The MPAA's backwards logic: Sex is dangerous, sexism is fine
Soraya Chemaly's eloquent argument for the problems with the MPAA's rating system.
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