Sierra Filucci

Nighttime games can liven up the long, winter nights—and maybe boost mental health.

Don’t sleep on this new holiday gem.

Animal experts weigh in on how to show children there’s nothing to be afraid of.

Teaching kids to be discerning consumers of breaking news  The Washington Post

Will technology make my kid fat, dumb, and mean?

Tips for talking to caregivers about your cell phone rules

Plus, four tips for seeing the positive side of YouTube

Tips for using your device intentionally and being a great digital role model

How to help your kid be happy and secure in a media-heavy, appearance-obsessed culture

From loud noises to lost pets, choosing movies for young kids can be tricky

Sarahah is a free social media app that lets you receive comments from friends and strangers anonymously. Teens have taken to the platform, and it now has millions of users.

Debunking the most common media myths and truths with real research and practical advice

Clickbait, hyper-partisan opinion, and completely false information are running wild across the internet.

Messages about technology boil down to the idea that too much media and tech will make your kid fat, dumb and mean. But the truth is more complicated and a lot less scary.

Raising media-savvy kids in an era of fake news  CNN

Since movies, TV shows, books, video games, and social media are such a huge part of kids’ lives, it makes sense that kids can learn important lessons about character through media.

How to make TV time count for kids  CNN

Is your child ready for a phone?  CNN

Teens text, tweet, snap and post like crazy. In fact, about half of teens use social media every day, and for some, this means checking Instagram or Snapchat dozens (or hundreds!) of times a day.

When I brought up the idea of allowing our son to spend his $1 per week allowance on his favorite game, my husband was flatly against it.