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Q&A: How much morning TV is OK for my preschooler?
• March 20, 2013 • Categories: Ask our parenting editor
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Q. I feel guilty about turning on my preschooler's favorite show while I'm getting ready for work. Sometimes one show turns into two because she begs for more -- and it makes it easier for me. How... read more
How to Be a Fun Dad but Still Be in Control
• March 18, 2013 • Categories: Family media management
Director of Brand Marketing | Dad of three
As a dad, I constantly feel torn between needing to be a strict "Tiger Dad" vs. wanting to be a "fun dad." On the one hand, I have a responsibility to protect my kids and teach them the right life... read more
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Disney Starlets, Veronica Mars Movie, Netflix News, and More
• March 14, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Editorial Content Coordinator
In addition to spring movie season heating up, we're also celebrating a Kickstarter success story, remembering our favorite music teachers, and sharing our Netflix picks on Facebook -- or are we?... read more
Q&A: How can parents talk to kids about Selena Gomez shedding her Disney image?
• March 12, 2013 • Categories: Ask our parenting editor
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Q. So many of my daughter's celebrity idols are in the news because of nude photos or sexy movie roles. What should I say to my daughter about her (former) role models? A. Like all kids, child stars... read more
100+ Go-Girl Picks for Women's History Month
• March 11, 2013 • Categories: We recommend
Editorial Content Coordinator
Move over St. Paddy's Day. Did you know that March is also Women's History Month? This year's theme is "Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination," in honor of the bright minds who've shaped the... read more
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Cool Comics, Oz Movie Review, Facebook Changes, and More
• March 7, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Editorial Content Coordinator
Graphic novels took center stage this week, alongside the dark movie prequel to The Wizard of Oz, a new anti-airbrushing campaign, and what comes next for kids looking beyond Facebook. Despite all... read more
What We Did on Our Day Off from Media
• March 6, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Manager, Social Media and Online Community
In honor of the National Day of Unplugging last week, I boldly took the pledge to unplug for most of the weekend. I was fine all day Saturday -- up until the afternoon, when my husband and I walked... read more
How Comics Helped My Kid Love Reading
• March 4, 2013 • Categories: We recommend
Senior Editor, TV and DVD | Mom of two
When I was a kid my dad read to me every night. By age 5, I was traveling nightly through the worlds of The Hobbit or The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Even afternoon naps would start with a bit... read more
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