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Preschoolers
November 19, 2018
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Now that Black Friday starts at many stores on Thanksgiving night, holiday shopping madness is in full swing even before you put away the leftovers. And many of the season's strongest sales pitches... read more
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November 13, 2018
Media Reviewer | Mom of one
It happens every holiday: You're so caught up in shopping, traveling, cooking, and planning that you forget to focus on the stuff that really counts. From honoring family traditions and treasuring... read more
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November 12, 2018
Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of two
Once, during the middle of a long drive, my then-preschooler hit me with an unexpected question: "Mommy, is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer real?" I tried skirting the issue -- "Well, honey, he lives... read more
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November 1, 2018
What your kids look for in a snack might be different from what you look for as a parent. While they focus on taste, you focus on nutrition. Same goes for games. Glitzy, big-name games can be... read more
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October 25, 2018
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
Kids have a lot to look forward to during the winter months. There's time off from school, the excitement of opening presents, and, for many families, a fun tradition of going to the movies.... read more
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October 8, 2018
Deputy Editor, Books | Mom of two
Anyone who's "read" a picture book can tell you that you don't need words to tell a story. Prereading toddlers and preschoolers can follow a story told in pictures, a parent or child can narrate the... read more
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September 27, 2018
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
"Mommy, what's sexual harassment?" You were hoping that the daily news reports of famous and powerful men being accused of sexual misconduct would fly right past your kid's radar. But like other... read more
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September 10, 2018
Guest blogger | Mom of one
This article is part of Common Sense Media's Parent Voices series, which provides a platform for opinions about parenting in the digital age. All ideas expressed are the writer's own.
I've been... read more
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