Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Big Kids
April 22, 2020
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
Podcasts are the perfect shelter-in-place entertainment when we're taking care of kids 24/7 and riding out pandemic restrictions. Podcasts require little more than pressing play, and that's about all... read more
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April 15, 2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Our kids have had to be troopers as we find our way through the pandemic. But as they spend more days in isolation, take in more bad news, and adjust to distance learning, it's clear that life in... read more
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April 14, 2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Facebook's Messenger Kids is social media for kids who've outgrown toy smartphones but aren't quite ready for the real thing. What they really want is Instagram and Snapchat so they can act just like... read more
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April 9, 2020
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
"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
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April 7, 2020
Senior Director of Research | Dad of two
Our lives have changed quickly since shelter-in-place orders started. For parents like me (I have a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old)—who are suddenly assuming multiple roles as caregivers, teachers, and... read more
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March 25, 2020
Editorial Director | Mom of two
Misinformation is spreading quickly right now. And if you're having trouble keeping track of what's real and what's fake, think about kids, who often get their news from YouTube and Instagram. Kids... read more
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March 17, 2020
Editorial Director | Mom of two
As more schools shut down to stave off the spread of the coronavirus, you might be wondering what the heck you're supposed to do with your kids home all day. If you're lucky, you can stay home with... read more
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March 12, 2020
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
Between hearing opinions at home, talking with friends, learning from teachers, reading things online or in print, and seeing news on television, kids have a lot of information to sift through and a... read more
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