Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
5/20/2019
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
The Internet trend that baffles most parents isn't slime or even unboxing videos. It's livestreaming: when people broadcast themselves live over the internet. Even more baffling? When our kids become... read more
The Internet trend that baffles most parents isn't slime or even unboxing videos. It's livestreaming: when people broadcast themselves live over the internet. Even more baffling? When our kids become... read more
For some kids, summer means getting on the computer and not getting off 'til September. And even though a lot of parents relax their screen limits over the break, allowing a full-on hibernation is... read more
You may be fine with your kid doing a little online socializing. But what if they're chatting on sites and in apps that never occurred to you to spot-check or discuss because you thought your kid was... read more
Summer means fun stuff like swimming, camping, bike riding, and ... lots of TV. According to a study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, kids watch about 20 more minutes of TV a... read more
Media has a huge influence on kids -- and as kids get older, the online world has an even tighter grip on them. You can see it in the way they imitate their favorite TV characters, pretend to be... read more
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5/3/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | Mom of one
For chatting with friends and sharing funny pictures in the moment, teens turn to Snapchat. And though Instagram and WhatsApp have copied the disappearing messages that made the app popular, Snapchat... read more
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4/30/2019
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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4/30/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | Mom of one
If you have an Apple device, you likely already know something about Screen Time, a feature within iOS 12. But if you've been interested in using parental controls to help manage your kids' Apple... read more
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4/29/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
In a field including the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch comes out as the best game console for families with young kids. Its ultra-user-friendly design, wide selection of kid-... read more
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4/26/2019
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
There's nothing like heading to the movie theater to cool off on a hot day. But this summer's new movies are so hotly anticipated that you won't even need an excuse to check them out. Both kids and... read more
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4/24/2019
Guest Blogger | Movie/DVD/Book Reviewer | Mom of three
Featuring humor-filled narration by Ed Helms, Penguins is a charming documentary about a male Adélie penguin -- dubbed "Steve" -- who's joining adult society in its first breeding season in... read more
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4/24/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | Mom of one
Where there's social media, there are cyberbullies, and Instagram is no exception. In fact, one 2017 survey cites that 20 percent of teens are bullied on Instagram. While most teens use it to have... read more
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4/24/2019
Guest Blogger | Movie/DVD/Book Reviewer | Mom of three
Avengers: Endgame is a poignant, powerful finale that more than lives up to the hype: It's a thrilling conclusion to the current Avengers saga and a deeply emotional exploration of loss and love,... read more
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