Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Tweens
June 18, 2020
Editorial Director | Mom of two
Cake, presents, and friends singing "Happy Birthday" -- those are the essentials to celebrate kids' birthdays. And just because many of us are still sheltering in place doesn't mean we can't make... read more
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June 11, 2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Gymnasts know that there's a fraction of an inch between a flawless routine -- and total disaster. Parents, too, know that managing screen time can be a balancing act. Sure, movies, games, television... read more
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June 9, 2020
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
Summer slide is no joke, and for many kids, school closures due to the coronavirus have made those slides pretty slippery. If you want to keep your kid learning this summer in a fun way, or you're... read more
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June 2, 2020
Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of two
From the United States's shameful history of slavery to the ongoing debate about immigration, race in America has always been a complicated topic. And, like many other big issues, it's something that... read more
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June 2, 2020
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Today's kids are growing up in a world where anyone can create anything they wish -- a YouTube video, a meme, a tweet. Unfortunately, some choose to use these tools to spread hate, misinformation,... read more
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June 1, 2020
Senior Editor, Social Media and Learning Resources | Mom of one
Daily math practice doesn't have to be -- and, in fact, shouldn't be -- drill-and-kill. Summer is a great opportunity to make learning more fun with apps that add a gaming element to key skills such... read more
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June 1, 2020
Our kids are feeling the impact of the pandemic, including its disproportionate impact on people of color. And now, they're seeing police brutality and violence aimed particularly at Black lives in a... read more
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May 29, 2020
Editorial Director | Mom of two
Parents of Black and brown kids know that instilling their kids with a sense of racial identity and talking about how racism will inevitably affect their lives -- and possibly even their safety --... read more
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