Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Little Kids
January 30, 2020
Deputy Editor, Books | Mom of two
Every parent knows that it's good to read to kids when they're little. It helps babies, toddlers, and preschoolers develop spoken language, recognize letters and words, and get ready for kindergarten... read more
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December 16, 2019
Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of two
From superhero sagas to box office-busting sequels to inspiring, moving real-life stories, these movies offer the best of 2019 for kids, teens, and families. They entertained us, made us think, and... read more
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December 6, 2019
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
Not long ago, Google baked Digital Wellbeing -- its set of usage reports, notification controls, and settings to help you wind down -- into its operating system, offering Android users more control... read more
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November 27, 2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Are smart speakers OK for kids? Will they steal your family's data? Are they listening to you eat dinner? Smart speakers can be cool -- but they're also confusing. Get answers to your most pressing... read more
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November 27, 2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Ready to jump on the smart speaker train? If you're wondering if they're all that, you might be tempted by the many deals you're seeing this time of year. Though voice-activated home assistants can... read more
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November 19, 2019
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
The musical phenomenon Frozen highlighted the beauty and power of the sister bond. (And gave us all permission to belt out "Let It Go" at the top of our lungs.) Despite grief, loss, crazy ice storms... read more
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October 14, 2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
"School shootings" are two words no parent ever wants to hear in the same sentence. But news of these tragic events is now so familiar, the topic is unavoidable. Unlike other conversations you have... read more
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October 14, 2019
Executive Editor, Education | Mom of two
Today's kids are impressively tech-savvy. But the digital world -- just like the non-digital world -- requires all kinds of skills that kids don't simply pick up as they go. Digital citizenship and... read more
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