Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
11/19/2018
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Google Home and Amazon Echo -- the sleek, voice-activated home assistants that do everything from turn off your lights to read your kids a story -- are being touted as the smartest things since... read more
Google Home and Amazon Echo -- the sleek, voice-activated home assistants that do everything from turn off your lights to read your kids a story -- are being touted as the smartest things since... read more
"Alexa, entertain my kid with high-quality content." If you have an Echo device, you know this is a tall order. Not only is Alexa a finicky listener, but you need to launch specific "skills" to get... read more
From fantasy and sci-fi, romance, and historical novels to biographies, mysteries, and thrillers, the year's best books explore both everyday personal issues -- loss, grief, friendship drama, school... read more
From an elephant-filled counting book, to a crazy detective romp with a monkey private eye chasing down clues, to poignant reflections on the immigrant experience, to a STEM-friendly early reader... read more
It happens every holiday: You're so caught up in shopping, traveling, cooking, and planning that you forget to focus on the stuff that really counts. From honoring family traditions and treasuring... read more
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11/2/2018
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10/31/2018
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10/29/2018
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
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10/25/2018
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10/25/2018
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
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10/25/2018
Executive Editor, Parenting Content and Distribution | Mom of two
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10/25/2018
Guest Blogger | Book Reviewer | Mom of two
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