Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
3/15/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Hate speech is all over the internet. Fueled by trolls, extremists, false information, and a group mentality, this kind of cruelty against a religion, ethnicity, sexual identity, gender, race -- or... read more
Hate speech is all over the internet. Fueled by trolls, extremists, false information, and a group mentality, this kind of cruelty against a religion, ethnicity, sexual identity, gender, race -- or... read more
Protesters push, shove, and yell obscenities at each other. A young refugee's body washes up on the shore. A bus driver is bullied while students cheer. A man commits suicide.
These aren't scenes... read more
You may wonder why certain social media such as Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok get so popular with kids and teens practically overnight. It's because kids want to be where their friends are. But... read more
Mass shootings. Nuclear weapons. A robbery at your local corner store. Where do you start when you have to explain this stuff to your kids? Today, issues involving violence, crime, and war -- whether... read more
When big news breaks, it's easy to get caught up in following the news online. But while the internet -- from major news sites to Twitter -- can be a valuable place to find useful information, it... read more
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3/11/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Hey, all you college-bound kids: What's the easiest thing you can do to impress prospective schools? It's not your GPA. It's not the debate team. It's your Instagram – and your Twitter, Snapchat,... read more
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3/11/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
It seems that there are only a few short years between the time a celebrity makes it big and when he or she starts making salacious headlines. From internet-famous celebs such as Logan Paul and ... read more
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3/6/2019
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
With great power comes great responsibility. The famous Spider-Man motto is true for parents deciding the right time to introduce their favorite Marvel superheroes to their kids. Marvel Comics has... read more
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3/6/2019
Guest Blogger | Movie Reviewer | Mom of two
Captain Marvel -- the first female-led superhero movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- is engrossing and rewarding on many levels. It has positive messages related to perseverance, integrity, and... read more
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3/4/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Smosh, Jenna Marbles, Markiplier -- the names may not mean much to you, but chances are your kids are on a first-name basis. These funny YouTube hosts, with their off-the-cuff commentary, silly... read more
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3/1/2019
Senior TV Editor | Aunt of two
There's nothing quite like Game of Thrones. That's why it's held such a tight grip on its audience for all seven seasons -- and the hype is only escalating as it heads into its final season on April... read more
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2/27/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | Mom of one
It's a tale as old as time: We see a lot of people wearing/doing/saying something and we want to try it, too. Back in the day it was saying "Bloody Mary" into a mirror at slumber parties. Today, it... read more
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2/27/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Even if you've talked to your kids about screen-time limits and responsible online behavior, it's still really tough to manage what they do when you're not there (and even when you are). Parental... read more
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