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Video: Dealing With Drinking in the Media
• June 17, 2013 • Categories: Alcohol, drugs, smoking
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Beer commercials, reality-show brawls, spring break movies, and Facebook party photos: What do they all have in common? Alcohol. Drinking has become a big part of not just popular media but social... read more
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Father's Day, Google, Facebook Hashtags, Sesame Street, and More
• June 13, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Editorial Content Coordinator
We've been celebrating Father's Day all week with a series of guest dad bloggers and round-ups of some of our favorite fellas in movies, books, and TV. read more
What's Your Family's Media Type?
• June 4, 2013 • Categories: Healthy media habits
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
I'll never forget the day that my husband, son, and I were caravanning to the beach with another family. My son was excited to listen to Car Talk on NPR for the hour-long drive. That is, until... read more
Graduation Reflections: My Kids' Lives Through Media
• May 31, 2013 • Categories: Summer fun, Healthy media habits
Director of Brand Marketing | Dad of three
Sometimes it feels like I've been at this parenting thing forever. This week, my daughter, Foster, graduated from high school, while my youngest son, Noah, finished kindergarten. Lately, the two of... read more
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Facebook Graph, CNN BuzzFeed, Snapchat, Fat Talk, and More
• May 30, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Editorial Content Coordinator
We've been heavy on the tech talk this week, as news arose of a notable video partnership, an online well of NSFW Snapchat photos surfaced, and we shared tips about Facebook Graph. We also talked... read more
Managing Media with Your Ex this Summer
• May 29, 2013 • Categories: Summer fun, Healthy media habits
Senior Editor, Apps | Mom of two
Two homes doesn't have to mean twice the media. Keep the peace with these smart strategies. For the most part, my ex and I agree on media choices for the kids, and we try to be respectful of each... read more
Don't Miss The Dream Is Now
• May 24, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
CEO and Founder | Dad of four
A few weeks ago, thousands took to the streets of Washington, D.C. -- and major cities around the country -- to urge Congress to sanction comprehensive immigration reform based on the principles of... read more
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Oklahoma, Tumblr's New Home, Arrested Development, and More
• May 23, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Editorial Content Coordinator
Our thoughts have been with the people of Oklahoma this week as they recover from the devastation of Monday's tornado. We also launched our summer learning guide, reflected on a major media... read more
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