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My 5-Year-Old Wants His Own iPad

July 14, 2015December 16, 2017Jason Gipson-Nahman

The other day, my 5-year-old said “Papi, so I was thinking. Maybe I could have my own iPad.” I stopped myself short of laughing in his face. My response was “tienes dinero para comprar un iPad?”

30 Cool Things Kids Can Learn Online (for Free!)

July 14, 2015Common Sense Media

From Common Sense Media: links, videos, and instructions for really fun family projects.

Star Wars Age Guide

July 13, 2015Common Sense Media

Find out which Star Wars movies, TV shows, games, and apps are appropriate for every age.

Common Sense Graphite: Quality Educational Resources

July 7, 2015Jenny Bristol

As a parent who is constantly looking for engaging and out-of-the-box ways to teach my kids and deliver content, one of my go-to places is Common Sense Graphite.

5 Reasons You Don’t Need to Worry About Kids and Social Media

May 7, 2015April 16, 2020Common Sense Media1

Discover the ways social media can be a force for good in the lives of kids and teens, and help them maximize the benefits.

10 Great Role Models for Boys

April 15, 2015Rory Bristol1

An article from Common Sense Media provides guidance for role models for our sons.

10 Ways Tech Makes Life Easier for New Parents

March 19, 2015Common Sense Media

New parents get to experience some of the toughest, and most rewarding, times of their lives. But the challenges can be handled with planning, patience, and technology.

Parents don’t always want their kids to watch unfiltered news because of vulgarity, violence, and other inappropriate content. Here are some tools to help you get your kids engaged with the news while paying attention to which articles they see.

Quiz Time: How Well Do You Know J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and The Inklings?

February 18, 2015Common Sense Media

Best friend to JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, Charles Williams is the sometimes overlooked – but incredibly influential – member of their writing group, “the Inklings.”

14 Tools to Turn Game-Obsessed Kids into Genuine Game Designers

February 4, 2015Common Sense Media12

When you look at your kids playing video games, you might worry they’re wasting time and energy passively staring at a screen and pressing buttons. But what if their play time was actually a creative outlet that fostered their imaginations?

Top Five Kids’ Tech Toys of 2014

December 2, 2014November 23, 2017Common Sense Media

They say good things come in small packages. Tech toys may not be the biggest items your kids will unwrap this year, but they certainly will be chock-full of good stuff.

10 Popular Video Games That May Be Too Much for Your Kids (and What to Play Instead)

November 5, 2014Corrina Lawson

We highlight some of the most popular, but violent, titles of the past year and provide alternatives the whole family can enjoy.

10 Popular Video Games That May Be Too Much for Your Kids (and What to Play Instead)

November 5, 2014Common Sense Media3

We highlight some of the most popular, but violent, titles of the past year and provide alternatives the whole family can enjoy.

The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Minecraft Channels on YouTube

October 17, 2014Common Sense Media28

If your kid spends as much time watching Minecraft videos as playing the game, here’s a guide to the best YouTube Minecraft channels for kids.

24 Video Games You Can Say Yes to After School

October 6, 2014Common Sense Media2

Kids can learn all kinds of things, from social studies to social skills, with these great apps and games.

13 Digital Hacks to Make Tech Work Better for Your Family

July 10, 2014Common Sense Media6

Tips, tricks, and techniques every parent should know to help kids and families enjoy media and technology more.

8 Videogame Heroines to Inspire Your Daughters

June 25, 2014Common Sense Media5

While the realm of videogames often seems male-dominated, there are plenty of great female heroes to point your kids at too. Here are a few inspiring characters you might want to introduce them to.