Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Teens
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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8/31/2020
Guest Contributor
"Trust, but verify" used to be the smart way to approach posts in your social media feed. Today, with all the false information that's spread online—especially as we near a high-stakes election—you'... read more
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8/25/2020
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
We might not want to think about our kids dealing with creepy people online. But for many parents, it's the scariest thing about our kids' digital lives. Whether its?unwanted sexual solicitation, a?... read more
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8/13/2020
Editorial Director | Mom of two
Living during a global pandemic is no joke. And the isolation most of us are experiencing is even tougher for tween girls, who take their blossoming social lives very seriously. So it's no surprise... 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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8/3/2020
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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8/3/2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Did you see a horrifying claim about a candidate you despise on Twitter? How about a video explaining the "untold story" of COVID-19? Before you hit retweet, maybe you should pause and think: Am I... read more
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