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1/17/2017
Senior Editor, Books | Mom of two
We all want to find entertaining reads for our kids and tweens, but unfortunately, even some of the best stories reinforce body and gender stereotypes. You know the ones: girl characters judged by... read more
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1/9/2017
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Let's be clear: No one needs a robot. Or a rubber ducky that puts your baby to sleep. Or even a toothbrush that comes with a game. But it might be nice to have a gadget do your parenting work for you... read more
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12/25/2016
Executive Editor, Parenting Content | Mom of two
How's this for a scary statistic: Studies show that kids as young as 5 say they don’t like their bodies.
Common Sense Media's survey of body-image research shows that parents play a huge role in... read more
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11/21/2016
Senior Editor, Apps| Mom of one
Maybe you're about to wait in a soul-crushing line at the DMV with your 4-year-old. Maybe your kid is begging to use the iPad as if life depended on it. Or maybe there are particular skills and... read more
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11/18/2016
Senior Editor, Apps| Mom of one
Mystery charges on your credit card are usually bad news. But when it's your own kid racking up fees on your iTunes account, it's a lesson in frustration. Some kids don't realize they're spending... read more
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11/9/2016
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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7/14/2016
Executive Editor, Parenting Content | Mom of two
When I was a kid my dad read to me every night. By age 5, I was traveling nightly through the worlds of The Hobbit or The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Even afternoon naps would start with a bit... read more
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6/10/2016
Executive Editor, Parenting Content | Mom of two
Before you had kids, a trip to the movies was a no-brainer. You liked the actor or the movie poster was cool, so you went. Simple. But if you have little kids, you have to put a bit more thought into... read more
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