Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
1/21/2019
Deputy Editor, Books | Mom of two
Hollywood thrives on book adaptations, and this year is no exception. With classics like Call of the Wild and Little Women and recent teen romances like The Sun Is Also a Star and Five Feet Apart... read more
Hollywood thrives on book adaptations, and this year is no exception. With classics like Call of the Wild and Little Women and recent teen romances like The Sun Is Also a Star and Five Feet Apart... read more
It's a new year, and that means new apps on your tweens' and teens' phones. While the old standbys like Snapchat and Instagram are still going strong, there's no shortage of social media, video-... read more
Here's the thing: Porn is all over the internet. You can't totally get rid of it. Still, most parents want to do what they can to prevent kids from seeing explicit content. But here's the other thing... read more
Movie-loving families, clear your 2019 calendars. Whether you've been waiting two years for the next Star Wars or almost 10 years for the next Toy Story, the anticipation is almost over. Kids (as... read more
We tell our kids that everyone makes mistakes -- and we mean it -- but if the last year was a rough one, it can be hard to bounce back. Past struggles with grades, organization, and friends are easy... read more
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Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
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12/14/2018
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
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12/14/2018
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
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12/12/2018
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12/11/2018
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
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12/5/2018
Executive Editor, Parenting Content and Distribution | Mom of two
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12/5/2018
Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of two
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12/4/2018
Guest Blogger | Movie/DVD/Book Reviewer | Mom of three
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