Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Big Kids
June 1, 2020
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
Daily math practice doesn't have to be -- and, in fact, shouldn't be -- drill-and-kill. Summer is a great opportunity to make learning more fun with apps that add a gaming element to key skills such... read more
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June 1, 2020
Our kids are feeling the impact of the pandemic, including its disproportionate impact on people of color. And now, they're seeing police brutality and violence aimed particularly at Black lives in a... read more
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May 29, 2020
Editorial Director | Mom of two
Parents of Black and brown kids know that instilling their kids with a sense of racial identity and talking about how racism will inevitably affect their lives -- and possibly even their safety --... read more
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May 19, 2020
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
For many kids, summer means trading in reading logs and library visits for screen time and "summer slide." But summer can also be a great time to catch up on all the awesome books you might have... read more
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May 15, 2020
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
Thanks to the spread of COVID-19, everything is getting canceled. Schools are closed, sports and performing arts are postponed, and field trips are out of the question. And for many parents who are... read more
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May 1, 2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
When your kid downloads a game, you hope it will keep them engaged and -- with any luck -- learning. Instead, they ask for money every five seconds for in-app purchases or worse and beg for games... read more
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April 29, 2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
While we're sheltering in place, the fact that kids can stay in touch with friends and family by texting, video-chatting, and gaming has been a lifesaver for many families. There's just a little... read more
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April 23, 2020
Deputy Editor, Books | Mom of two
Sure, kids like to text and scroll, but that's not all they can do with their hands. And eventually, even devices get boring when you're forced to stay home during a global pandemic. Spice things up... read more
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