Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
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9/27/2016Senior Editor, Books | Mom of twoDigital tools that engage kids in the process of scientific discovery get a lot of STEM attention (deservedly so), but reading also hooks kids on science, technology, engineering, and math. There's a... read more -
9/26/2016Dir. Latino Content & Outreach | Mom of twoFive up-and-coming Latino YouTube celebrities are breaking barriers -- and breaking records -- by mixing Spanish and English on their successful channels. Their videos prove that content that... read more -
9/23/2016TV Editor | Aunt of twoWatching TV with your teens has all kinds of pitfalls: out-of-the-blue raunchy sex scenes, a surprise bloodbath (Game of Thrones, anyone?), and other awkward moments you never wanted to share with... read more -
9/22/2016Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of twoQueen of Katwe is the inspiring true story of a girl from the slums of Uganda who becomes a chess champion. This Common Sense Seal honoree has many hard scenes, but they're accompanied by strong... read more -
9/22/2016Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of twoStorks is a clever, action-packed adventure that offers a mix of laugh-out-loud jokes, moments of suspenseful peril, and positive messages about teamwork and more. Which means that this Common Sense... read more
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9/7/2016
Editorial Associate | Aunt of two
Having trouble finding Common Core-aligned technology to boost your kids' learning? Though the new curriculum's rollout has prompted lots of questions and concerns, many quality apps and games... read more
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9/6/2016
Senior Editor, Apps| Mom of one
When kids visit the computer lab after school, they're usually there to finish homework and pass the time productively, so you want them to access the best tools possible. These math, reading, news,... read more
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9/6/2016
Senior Editor, Apps| Mom of one
Many parents wonder how they would fare as a teenager in a world filled with social media drama, texting troubles, and cyberbullying. Whether they're the cause or symptomatic of deeper issues, the... read more
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8/30/2016
Dir. Latino Content & Outreach | Mom of two
"Diversity" is a lot more than the latest buzzword in Hollywood. When kids see positive portrayals of people who share their background and culture on TV, it can be truly life-changing. It plants the... read more
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8/29/2016
Executive Editor, Parenting Content | Mom of two
As parents, we have many hopes for our kids. We want them to grow up to live happy, successful lives. We hope they'll find love, maybe have kids of their own, and pursue their dreams. But at the... read more
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8/29/2016
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 Facebook – and your Twitter, Snapchat,... read more
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8/22/2016
TV Editor | Aunt of two
Whether you've cut the cord or love live TV, there's plenty to entertain the fam this fall. You'll find strong female leads, uniquely gifted characters, history lessons, and more in a lineup that... read more
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8/19/2016
Manager, Brand Marketing
Though it began as a small group of folks discussing the future of media and entertainment, South by Southwest (SXSW) has grown to become one of the most influential gatherings of media and... read more
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