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The Ultimate Parent-Vs.-Gadget Grudgematch
Caroline Knorr 1/9/2017
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Early Childhood, Digital Citizenship, Screen Time
The Ultimate Parent-Vs.-Gadget Grudgematch
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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5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After "Sing"
Betsy Bozdech 12/15/2016
Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of two
Character Strengths and Life Skills, Screen Time
5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After "Sing"
From the producers of the Despicable Me films, Sing is an animated comedy with an A-list voice cast, catchy pop songs, and cute animal characters -- as well as some peril and danger, slapstick laughs... read more
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5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
Betsy Bozdech 12/13/2016
Executive Editor, Ratings & Reviews | Mom of two
Character Strengths and Life Skills, Screen Time
5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a stand-alone adventure that takes place just before the events of the original trilogy, following the group of Rebel spies who steal the plans for the Empire's planet... read more
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Common Sense Media Census Measures Plugged-In Parents
Michael Robb 12/5/2016
Director of Research | Dad of two
Facebook, Instagram, and Social, Healthy Media Habits, Screen Time
Common Sense Media Census Measures Plugged-In Parents
Everybody knows tweens and teens rack up lots of screen time. But what about parents? Common Sense Media's new report, The Common Sense Census: Plugged-In Parents of Tweens and Teens, finally... read more
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6 Ways to Download Kids' Apps Smarter (and Cheaper)
Christine Elgersma 11/21/2016
Senior Editor, Apps| Mom of one
Early Childhood, Cell Phone Parenting, Learning with Technology, Screen Time
6 Ways to Download Kids' Apps Smarter (and Cheaper)
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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5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After "Moana"
Frannie Ucciferri 11/14/2016
Catalog Data Coordinator | Kid at heart
Character Strengths and Life Skills, Screen Time
5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After "Moana"
Moana is an engaging animated adventure with some scares and narrow escapes, strong themes of teamwork and perseverance, and lessons about responsibility, communication, and trusting others -- which... read more
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8 Ways to Unplug Your Holidays
Caroline Knorr 11/12/2016
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Screen Time, Technology Addiction
8 Ways to Unplug Your Holidays
What's topping your kids' holiday wish lists this year? Chances are it has a screen, Internet access, and games. With a little planning -- and kids' assistance -- you can balance your family's tech... read more
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5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"
Frannie Ucciferri 11/11/2016
Catalog Data Coordinator | Kid at heart
Character Strengths and Life Skills, Screen Time
5 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"
The wonderful world of Harry Potter comes back to life in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which takes place in 1920s New York City and follows the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander... read more
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