Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Big Kids
9/8/2020
Vice President, Common Sense Latino | Mom of two
Movies or documentaries with topics that remind us of our traditions and culture are an easy way to entertain our families and spend some time together. They also create an opportunity to talk and... read more
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8/25/2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
In today's world, when new lows in political discourse are commonplace, guiding your kids through election season feels overwhelming and, frankly, age-inappropriate. The truth is, training your kids... read more
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8/12/2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
School-issued devices let your kid keep learning while their school is going remote or offering a hybrid of online and in-person instruction. Some schools were handing out computers long before the... read more
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8/12/2020
Editorial Director | Mom of two
Whether you're trying to keep your preschooler busy while you take a work call, give your tween someone else to discuss Minecraft with, or host a neighborly game night, these ideas -- crowdsourced... read more
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8/10/2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
For years we've been stressing about screen time and our kids, and then -- poof! -- the pandemic hits, and screens are a lifeline to their friends and extended family. For many, it's also how they'll... read more
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8/3/2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
If you have one of those kids who jumps out of bed, eager to get started on whatever kind of learning is on the schedule for the day--online-only or a hybrid of remote and in-person--then read no... read more
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7/22/2020
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
With so many social networks to keep track of, it's not surprising if your kid's obsession with the TikTok app leaves you scratching your head. So what is it exactly?
TikTok?is a free social media... read more
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6/25/2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
You're sitting there minding your own business when a nearby phone buzzes. U up?, it says, beckoning you closer. Only, it's not your phone—it's your kid's. Do you pick it up? Do you "accidentally"... read more
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