Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Preschoolers
July 1, 2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Before baby, you were a Facebooking, Instagramming, texting fool, sharing everything from your perfect pasta dish to your hella-good manicure. Now, looking at your little bundle of joy, you may be... read more
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June 10, 2019
Executive Editor, Education | Mom of two
Parents know firsthand the impact a poor night's sleep has on kids. Lack of sleep can contribute to crankiness, problems with attention and learning, behavior issues, and even health problems such as... read more
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June 10, 2019
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
Traveling with kids is always an adventure. And anything longer than a trip across town requires some strategic planning to keep kids entertained, civil, and -- ideally -- learning along the way. In... read more
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May 8, 2019
Senior TV Editor | Aunt of two
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
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May 6, 2019
Editorial Director | Mom of two
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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April 23, 2019
Vice President, Common Sense Latino | Mom of two
Fighting Hollywood stereotypes has been tough enough for Latinx artists. But it's nothing compared with the negative political rhetoric aimed at them. Ongoing attacks and detrimental comments --... read more
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April 22, 2019
Editorial Director | Mom of two
As parents, we have many hopes for our kids. We want them to grow up to live happy, successful lives. We hope they'll find love, maybe have kids of their own, and pursue their dreams. But at the... read more
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April 1, 2019
Director, Family and Community Engagement | Aunt of two
If you want your kids to speak both English and Spanish, the following bilingual TV shows can support your efforts by helping preschoolers learn new words and phrases in both languages. The shows... read more
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