Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
12/20/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
From reboots to originals, Netflix is full of entertainment for kids. Of course, it also has tons of age-inappropriate shows that kids could easily stumble across. Netflix offers a few methods for... read more
From reboots to originals, Netflix is full of entertainment for kids. Of course, it also has tons of age-inappropriate shows that kids could easily stumble across. Netflix offers a few methods for... read more
Ever since that first menacing star destroyer loomed across movie screens in 1977, kids of all ages have been enamored with the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and all their... read more
It seems like every time you turn around, there's a new app -- or type of app -- that's popular with tweens and teens. While the old standbys like Snapchat and Instagram are still going strong, there... read more
It's safe to say that Star Wars fans are eager to find out how the four-decades-long Skywalker saga ends. The Rise of Skywalker answers that question with a mix of fast-paced sci-fi action, intense... read more
From superhero sagas to box office-busting sequels to inspiring, moving real-life stories, these movies offer the best of 2019 for kids, teens, and families. They entertained us, made us think, and... read more
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12/12/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
What's topping your kids' holiday wish lists this year? Chances are it has a screen, Internet access, and games. With a little planning -- and kids' assistance -- you can balance your family's tech... read more
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12/6/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | Mom of one
Not long ago, Google baked Digital Wellbeing -- its set of usage reports, notification controls, and settings to help you wind down -- into its operating system, offering Android users more control... read more
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12/2/2019
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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11/27/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Are smart speakers OK for kids? Will they steal your family's data? Are they listening to you eat dinner? Smart speakers can be cool -- but they're also confusing. Get answers to your most pressing... read more
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11/27/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
More than six in 10 parents say their young kids interact with voice-activated assistants. Are you one of them? If you're weighing the pros and cons of products such as smart watches, smart speakers... read more
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11/27/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Ready to jump on the smart speaker train? If you're wondering if they're all that, you might be tempted by the many deals you're seeing this time of year. Though voice-activated home assistants can... read more
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11/19/2019
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
The musical phenomenon Frozen highlighted the beauty and power of the sister bond. (And gave us all permission to belt out "Let It Go" at the top of our lungs.) Despite grief, loss, crazy ice storms... read more
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11/4/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Whether or not you smoke cigarettes or support legalizing marijuana, you probably don't want your kids lighting up. But the rise of e-cigs, vaporizers like the Juul, and decriminalized pot may make... read more
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