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5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Disney's Merida, Angry Birds Movie, Google Music, and More
• May 16, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Editorial Content Coordinator
This week, we questioned Disney's princess criteria, looked ahead at a major app's move to the big screen, considered what summer camp means for kids in the digital age, and collectively raised our... read more
Q&A: What's the real story behind Disney's redesign of Brave's Princess Merida?
• May 15, 2013 • Categories: Ask our parenting editor
Parenting Editor | Mom of one
Q. My daughter is excited to add Merida to her Disney Princess collection. Now I hear that the character's new design is too sexy. What gives? read more
14 Kids' Music Picks That Won't Drive You Crazy
• May 14, 2013 • Categories: We recommend
Editorial Content Coordinator
Sometimes it seems like kids' music comes in only two varieties: bad and worse. But not all kids' music is created equal. Here are 14 picks for the pre-K set that Mom and Dad can actually enjoy, too. read more
Mom-ing It Online
• May 12, 2013 • Categories: Social networking and virtual worlds
Senior Editor, TV and DVD | Mom of two
I admit, I've spent way too long on certain friends' Facebook pages, scrolling through their photos of birthday parties, matching holiday outfits, and luscious four-course meals, immersing myself in... read more
If Moderation Is King, Guilt-Free Is Queen
• May 10, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news, Family media management
Manager, Social Media and Online Community
This post was contributed by Wendy Sue Swanson as part of our Mother's Day series. We're celebrating awesome moms this week by highlighting the media and tech that helps them be the best parents they... read more
5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Mother's Day, SF Film Fest Winner, YouTube News, and More
• May 9, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news
Editorial Content Coordinator
In the midst of Mother's Day celebrations and preparations, we discovered a clever campaign that may keep teens from becoming teen parents. We also took part in an international film festival,... read more
How Touchscreens Are Changing the World for Kids
• May 9, 2013 • Categories: Common Sense news, Family media management, Learning with technology
Manager, Social Media and Online Community
This post was contributed by Claire McCarthy as part of our Mother's Day series. We're celebrating awesome moms this week by highlighting the media and tech that helps them be the best parents they... read more
9 Media Musts for Moms
• May 8, 2013 • Categories: Family media management
Manager, Social Media and Online Community
This post was contributed by Amy Heinz as part of our Mother's Day series. We're celebrating awesome moms this week by highlighting the media and tech that helps them be the best parents they can be... read more
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