Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Tweens
March 15, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Even though Sony released its latest and greatest PlayStation 5 game console in 2020, it remains hard to find in 2021 -- and it's pretty pricey. So for families looking to play the console's... read more
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March 15, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
It doesn't take long for kids to become BFFs with Alexa. But unless you set some limits, your kids can order products, listen to explicit music, and use the device when they should be sleeping or... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
From reboots to originals, Netflix is full of entertainment for kids. Of course, it also has tons of age-inappropriate shows that kids could easily stumble across. The good news is that Netflix... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
If you have one of those kids who jumps out of bed, eager to get started on whatever kind of learning is on the schedule for the day -- online-only or a hybrid of remote and in-person--then read no... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
For years we've been stressing about kids' screen time, and then -- poof! -- the pandemic hits, and screens are a lifeline to their friends and extended family. For many, it's also how they'll be... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
One of the best-selling independently developed and published video games, Minecraft immerses kids in creative thinking, geometry, and even a little geology as they build and explore worlds of... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
In a field including the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch comes out as the best game console for families with younger kids. Its ultra-user-friendly design, wide selection of kid-... read more
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March 12, 2021
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
If you think teaching your kid manners is tough, try translating all those lessons ("Look people in the eye!," "Stop clowning around!") to the world of video-chatting. That's the challenge many of us... read more
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