Parenting, Media, and Everything In Between
Tweens
7/29/2019
Senior Editor, Parent Education | Mom of one
Multitasking, distractions, procrastination -- these aren't problems only adults have in a digital world. Kids have to fight to stay focused, too, especially when the task at hand is homework and IMs... read more
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7/24/2019
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
What if something out there had your kid begging you to turn off the TV or tablet, put away the video games, and listen to a story? It seems practically impossible in today's media environment. But... read more
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7/23/2019
Associate Managing Editor | Kid at heart
As screen time concerns are on the rise, many parents are turning to podcasts as a fun (and often educational) way to engage kids -- without the screen. But as children's audio content has flooded... read more
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From a goat-sucking demon known as el chupacabras to the Incan goddess Pachamama, the legends of North, South, and central America provide fertile ground for movie adventures, TV fables, and even... read more
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7/22/2019
Senior Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Sexting among teens may not be the epidemic parents have been warned about. But despite education efforts and cautionary tales, it's still, unfortunately, pretty common. While experts differ on... read more
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7/18/2019
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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7/18/2019
Guest blogger
This article is part of Common Sense Media's news literacy initiative, which is designed to help families build critical thinking, perspective taking, and conversation skills about news and current... read more
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7/8/2019
Executive Editor, Parenting Content and Distribution | Mom of two
With summer in full swing, lots of kids (and parents) are going online for ideas to keep busy. At Common Sense, we're partial to activities that are a little, well, different. We've rounded up 30... read more
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