Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
January 12, 2022
Senior Director of Research | Dad of two
Parents and caregivers tend to think of guidelines for screen use as a daily maximum amount of time that's OK. But if you look closely at popular recommendations, such as the ones from the American... read more
Parents and caregivers tend to think of guidelines for screen use as a daily maximum amount of time that's OK. But if you look closely at popular recommendations, such as the ones from the American... read more
Some apps and websites claim they can teach your child to read or do math. But media that's actually good for learning may not produce results that are quick or easy to see. The best ones help your... read more
Fads are nothing new. We see a lot of people wearing, doing, or saying something, and we want to try it, too. Today, fads on social media can take the form of viral stunts captured on video. And... read more
For kids who love Microsoft's Xbox One, it's all about the games. Cuphead, Forza Horizon, and Ori and the Blind Forest are the Xbox titles that make gamers keep coming back for more. However, the... read more
Strengthening skills through play is a proven strategy to help kids learn. For kids with disabilities, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication skills to... read more
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March 17, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
If your kids are at the age where you're considering buying a game console, now might be the right time. Whether you want the immersive virtual reality of the Sony PlayStation or the portability of... read more
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March 17, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
In addition to textbooks and binders, kids consider Gmail, Google Docs, and even YouTube essential for school. So it's an easy transition to Google Classroom, the classroom-management tool... read more
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March 17, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
With a zippy name and cool features, Zoom has been the video-meeting software of choice for many businesses since it launched in 2013. Though its collaboration features were designed to connect... read more
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March 16, 2021
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages. And sometimes exploring and learning on a device first is less intimidating than trying out new skills with real people.... read more
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March 16, 2021
Editorial Director | Mom of two
Teens text, tweet, snap, and post like crazy. In fact, about half of teens use social media every day, and for some, this means checking Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat dozens (or hundreds!) of times... read more
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March 16, 2021
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
You've done all the hemming and hawing about whether or not to get your kid an iPhone and you’ve decided to take the plunge. Now what? There’s so much to figure out, from Safari to iMessage, not to... read more
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March 15, 2021
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
It can be hard to keep up with the latest apps that kids are using. Just when you've figured out how to talk to your kids about Instagram, they're begging to download Snapchat and TikTok. But here's... read more
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March 15, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Even though Sony released its latest and greatest PlayStation 5 game console in 2020, it remains hard to find in 2021 -- and it's pretty pricey. So for families looking to play the console's... read more
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