Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
March 5, 2021
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
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
This just in! Breaking news! You don't want to miss THIS!
If you get your news online or from social media, this type of headline sounds very familiar. What's real? What's fake? What's satire? Now... 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's... read more
Multitasking, distractions, procrastination -- these are often a challenge for kids, but never more so than during a global pandemic. With school either being all or partially online, it can be... read more
The storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, was a shocking attack on an essential part of a democracy: the peaceful transition of power from one president to the next. As Congress... read more
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December 2, 2020
Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of two
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September 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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August 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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