Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
10/14/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
"School shootings" are two words no parent ever wants to hear in the same sentence. But news of these tragic events is now so familiar, the topic is unavoidable. Unlike other conversations you have... read more
"School shootings" are two words no parent ever wants to hear in the same sentence. But news of these tragic events is now so familiar, the topic is unavoidable. Unlike other conversations you have... read more
Today's kids are impressively tech-savvy. But the digital world -- just like the non-digital world -- requires all kinds of skills that kids don't simply pick up as they go. Digital citizenship and... read more
I admit I've thrown on a TV show and plopped my kid in front of the screen when I needed to get dinner on the table.
But on the occasions when I've sat down and watched my kids' shows with them, I've... read more
After months of asking, you took the plunge, and now your kid has a phone. Inevitably, soon after the smartphone comes social media (insert parental scream). For most parents, social media feels... read more
Latinx-themed movies and TV shows such as Dora the Explorer, One Day at a Time, and Pachamama show Hollywood's recent efforts to appeal to more diverse audiences. But Latinx representation in... read more
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9/25/2019
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
Move over, YouTube, there's a new game in town, and guess what? It's totally screen-free. That's right: Podcasts are growing in popularity with families -- and for good reason. They give you an... read more
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9/24/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | 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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9/23/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | Mom of one
If you have an Apple device, you likely already know something about Screen Time. But if you've been interested in using parental controls to help manage your kids' Apple devices, and wonder if... read more
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9/20/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | 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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9/16/2019
Vice President, Common Sense Latino | Mom of two
It's been a tough year for the Latinx community in the United States. After the targeted attacks in El Paso, Texas, the inhumane treatment of migrant children at the border, and continued lack of... read more
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9/12/2019
Senior Manager, Editorial Partnerships | Mom of one
Your kid has finally made a convincing case for their own phone, and you've decided they're ready. As luck would have it, your device is still perfectly functional and would make an excellent hand-me... read more
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9/9/2019
Vice President, Common Sense Latino | Mom of two
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual event that celebrates and spreads awareness of Hispanic and Latino culture. Common Sense Media is joining the celebration by highlighting advice and great media... read more
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9/1/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
If you believe everything you hear about kids online, you might think pedophiles and cyberbullies are around every cyber-corner. Yes, there is bad stuff out there. But the truth is, there's a lot of... read more
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