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New This Week
What's New in the World of Kids and Media
Facebook settles a privacy lawsuit in the wake of its rocky IPO, a children’s social...
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By Julia Plonowski
(5.23.12)
current events, new this week, pop culture
New This Week
New Kids' Books: What to Read Next
Finding the right book for your kid can be a challenge. But if you guess right and keep...
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By Regan McMahon
(5.2.12)
books, reading, teen fiction
Everyday Dilemmas
Not on Your Watch -- How to Set Rules for When You're Not There
With its abundant outdoor play area and passionate teachers, my kids' school seemed like...
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By Sierra Filucci
(4.13.12)
family media, movies, tv
Smart Solutions
6 Fresh Ways to Clean up Your Kids' Media
One of the biggest surprises about raising kids in today's media-and-tech-filled world is...
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By Caroline Knorr
(4.9.12)
family media, parenting in the digital age, screen limits
Smart Solutions
Spring Cleaning Your Family's Media Habits: A How-to Guide
If the long winter months have sent your kid into the arms of Facebook, Angry Birds, or...
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By Caroline Knorr
(4.3.12)
family media, screen limits
Smart Solutions
Breaking Your Mom's Rules
One of the biggest challenges of being a mom or dad today is choosing which of our...
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By Sierra Filucci
(3.19.12)
movie ratings, movies, music, screen limits, sports, tv
What We Love
20 Things to Do on a Snow Day
Is there any day of the year that kids look forward to more than a snow day? After the...
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By Caroline Knorr
(2.27.12)
books, games, holiday season, movies, music, vacation, what we love
Teachable Moments
Boys Don't Cry
My 5-year-old is one of those stereotypical boys. He loves cars, sports, bugs, burping,...
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By Sierra Filucci
(2.21.12)
media influence, sex in the media, stereotypes, violence
Teachable Moments
How to Raise a Reader
Kids become lifelong readers for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes there's one key book...
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By Regan McMahon
(1.10.12)
back to school, reading
Smart Solutions
Help a Grandma Out: How to Communicate Your Media Gift Rules This Holiday
One holiday, when my superhero-loving son was 4, a well-meaning family member gave him a...
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By Sierra Filucci
(11.14.11)
christmas, hanukkah, holiday gift giving, holiday season, movies, video games
Smart Solutions
70+ Gift Ideas for Every Kid on Your List
Looking for the perfect kids' gift? Need a special present for a teen? Common Sense Media...
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By Common Sense Med
(11.14.11)
apps, games, gift giving, holiday season, movies, music, setting limits, smart solutions, tv
The Big Issues
TV vs. Books: What's Winning Your Kids' Time?
Did you read to your kids today? Did you park them in front of the television? Did you...
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By Caroline Knorr
(10.25.11)
apps, books, screen limits, tv
The Big Issues
American Academy of Pediatrics Supports "Screen-Free" for Kids Under 2
A lot has happened in the world of children's entertainment since the American Academy of...
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By Caroline Knorr
(10.19.11)
baby media, screen limits, tv
Q and A
Vamoose, Vampires! New Ways to Get Teens Reading
Judging by the success of Twilight, you might think that vampires and werewolves are the...
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By Regan McMahon
(10.13.11)
Smart Solutions
How to Carve Consumerism Out of Your Halloween
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, from when I was 5 and my mom made my Big...
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By Sierra Filucci
(10.4.11)
halloween, pop culture