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21 Apps That Teach Kids Real-Life Skills
• April 25, 2013 • Categories: We recommend
Senior Editor, Apps | Mom of two
With the boom in educational apps for kids, you may have already found great apps for the subjects your kids are studying in school -- like math, writing, and science. But there's so much more that... read more
6 Awesome Apps for World Autism Awareness
• April 1, 2013 • Categories: We recommend
Editorial Content Coordinator
Every year on World Autism Awareness Day, individuals and organizations around the globe come together to share resources and raise awareness about autism. Participation ranges from lighting up the... read more
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: ON for Learning, Victoria's Secret, DOMA News, and More
• March 28, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Editorial Content Coordinator
Learning has been on the top of our mind this week. We're celebrating the digital tools that received our highest rating for learning and exploring DIY learning opportunities for teens online. We've... read more
The ON for Learning Awards Are a Great Success!
• March 27, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news, Learning with technology
Director of Communications
On Tuesday night, we honored the very best in games, apps, and websites for learning at our first annual ON for Learning Awards. More than 75 developers, designers, and other game enthusiasts who... read more
DIY Learning: How Teens Are Teaching Themselves
• March 22, 2013 • Categories: We recommend
Senior Editor, Education Reviews | Educator
Since purchasing a house "in need of TLC" (as the realtor said), my husband and I spend a lot of time researching home improvement projects. From painting to electrical, we enjoy learning skills that... read more
How Special Needs Apps Can Unlock Learning
• February 20, 2013 • Categories: Learning with technology
VP Product at Common Sense Media - mom of two boys
Among parents of special needs kids today, my story is pretty common. When my son Thurston (now 7) started missing developmental milestones shortly after his first birthday, I threw away my copy of... read more
How My Parents Accepted Me as a Gamer
• October 22, 2012 • Categories: Learning with technology
Growing up, I remember watching my older brother play Super Mario and Legend of Zelda. It was before I got the courage to pick up a controller myself; I used to think I didn't have enough skill to... read more
10 Surprising Ways to Spot a Great Video Game
• June 4, 2012 • Categories: Family media management, Learning with technology
Director, Digital Media | Tech and learning enthusiast
What your kids look for in a snack might be different than what you look for as a parent. While they focus on taste, you focus on nutrition. Same goes for games. Glitzy, big-name games can be... read more
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