Her: “I cannot believe you’re still making your kids’ lunches. Let them make their own sandwiches!”
Him: “They don’t know how.”
Her: “Oh, please. Just show them. Slap a piece of bread on the cutting board and slather some peanut...
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May 26, 2016
Help Preschoolers Handle Strong Emotions
By Christine Elgersma, Common Sense Media Senior Editor, Apps
When you're little, things aren't all fun and games. Big feelings can sweep in without warning -- and the resulting tantrums can be brutal for kids and parents. No one can ...
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May 18, 2016
How to Set Screen Rules That Stick
By Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media Senior Parenting Editor
In many homes, getting kids to turn off their cell phones, shut down the video games, or shut down Snapchat can incite a revolt. And if your kids say they need to be online for...
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May 11, 2016
Who Wins When Everyone Gets a Trophy?
by Jill Smolowe
Perhaps you’re a soccer or softball mom. Me, I was a crew mom. Weekend after weekend, I drove to rivers hours away to watch my daughter race. Usually, I scouted out points along the bank that maximized the seconds I’d get to see Becky row by in a...
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April 27, 2016
Screen-Time Limits for Parents?
By Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media Executive Editor, Parenting Content
Distracted parenting has been a hot topic recently. Some experts link the rise in smartphone ownership to a spike in emergency room visits for kids under 5. Others...
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April 21, 2016
How to Raise a Green Kid
by Andy Boyles
Today, I have a measured sense of how much trouble our environment is in. We have many challenges ahead of us, I realize. I also know that the wildlife in my backyard is not likely to drop dead today or even tomorrow.
I have arrived at...
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April 18, 2016
Why I Love Messy Play
by Asia Citro
I love messy play. You might think I’m crazy — but simply put, messy play is how small children learn.
Though children learn something from any form of play, messy play is particularly suited for teaching creativity, encouraging scientific...
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April 13, 2016
One Easy Thing You Can Do to Improve Your Relationship with Your Kid
By Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media Executive Editor, Parenting Content
If you own a smartphone, chances are, you love it. You take pictures of your kids, stay in touch with friends and family, keep up with the news, and text your spouse...
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March 31, 2016
Social-Emotional Learning Tips
By Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media parenting editor
Every parent wants to raise kids with strong character. Grateful, humble, compassionate, brave: We know these strengths lead to improved well-being, better relationships, and sound...
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March 29, 2016
The Power of Parenting “In the Moment”
It was date night. My husband and I were enjoying a quiet, relaxing dinner on the veranda of a nice restaurant when a young couple with a toddler was seated at the table next to us.
Now I’m not one to get irritated when children cry or get...
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