Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Big Kids
March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
If you have one of those kids who jumps out of bed, eager to get started on whatever kind of learning is on the schedule for the day -- online-only or a hybrid of remote and in-person--then read no... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
For years we've been stressing about kids' screen time, and then -- poof! -- the pandemic hits, and screens are a lifeline to their friends and extended family. For many, it's also how they'll be... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
One of the best-selling independently developed and published video games, Minecraft immerses kids in creative thinking, geometry, and even a little geology as they build and explore worlds of... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
So many kids love watching videos on YouTube, it seemed like a slam dunk for Google to create a special app specifically for the online video service's youngest fans. And while YouTube Kids offers a... read more
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March 12, 2021
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 younger kids. Its ultra-user-friendly design, wide selection of kid-... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
If you think teaching your kid manners is tough, try translating all those lessons ("Look people in the eye!," "Stop clowning around!") to the world of video-chatting. That's the challenge many of us... read more
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March 9, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Offering both intense multiplayer gaming and a sophisticated game-building tool, Roblox (which boasts some 150 million users worldwide) delivers variety, creativity, competition, and socializing --... read more
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March 9, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Even if you've talked to your kids about screen-time limits and responsible online behavior, it's still really tough to manage what they do when you're not there (and even when you are). Parental... read more
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