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Teens

100+ Ideas to Spur Creative Learning This Summer

	Ingrid Simone •	May 21, 2013 •	Categories: Creating media, Learning with technology
	Senior Editor, Apps \| Mom of two

With summer break just around the corner, it's a perfect opportunity to get hands-on and creative, and we've shared some of our favorite creativity tools in our Digital Fun for Creative Kids Guide.... read more

Q&A: What should I say to my kids about the Oklahoma tornado disaster?

	Caroline Knorr •	May 21, 2013 •	Categories: Ask our parenting editor
	Parenting Editor \| Mom of one

Q. The news coverage of the Oklahoma tornado is scaring my kids. What should I do? read more

15 Anime Faves for Kids + a Chance to Win!

	Angela Zimmerman •	May 21, 2013 •	Categories: We recommend
	Editorial Content Coordinator

We love anime films for their whimsical storytelling and gorgeous animation. Director Hayao Miyazaki is a master of the anime genre, and his beloved movie treasures continue to delight kids around... read more

5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Disney's Merida, Angry Birds Movie, Google Music, and More

	Angela Zimmerman •	May 16, 2013 •	Categories: Common Sense news
	Editorial Content Coordinator

This week, we questioned Disney's princess criteria, looked ahead at a major app's move to the big screen, considered what summer camp means for kids in the digital age, and collectively raised our... read more

Win a Copy of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451!

	Taryn Degnan •	May 16, 2013 •	Categories: Common Sense news, We recommend
	Manager, Social Media and Online Community

To celebrate the launch of our Essential Books for Kids and Teens Guide, we've teamed up with Simon & Schuster to offer 10 young readers a copy of Fahrenheit 451, the internationally acclaimed... read more

Why I Enrolled My Kid in Computer Camp

	Kate Pavao •	May 13, 2013 •	Categories: Family media management, Learning with technology
	Guest Blogger \| Book Reviewer \| Mom of one

Whenever I try making summer plans with my 9-year-old daughter, she balks at the idea of camps, telling me she just wants to "laze around." But because both my husband and I work at home during the... read more

Mom-ing It Online

	Sierra Filucci •	May 12, 2013 •	Categories: Social networking and virtual worlds
	Senior Editor, TV and DVD \| Mom of two

I admit, I've spent way too long on certain friends' Facebook pages, scrolling through their photos of birthday parties, matching holiday outfits, and luscious four-course meals, immersing myself in... read more

5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Mother's Day, SF Film Fest Winner, YouTube News, and More

	Angela Zimmerman •	May 9, 2013 •	Categories: Common Sense news
	Editorial Content Coordinator

In the midst of Mother's Day celebrations and preparations, we discovered a clever campaign that may keep teens from becoming teen parents. We also took part in an international film festival,... read more