The Mommy Diary

By Laura Yeh In teaching young people to play violin and ocarina, I see them also learning skills that will help them in their studies, life and work. One of the amazing things about music education is how students pick up these skills through…

By Laura Yeh Kids who learn to play a musical instrument gain an outlet for their creativity that can bring them a joy for a lifetime. They also reap tangible benefits that can help them as students and throughout their lives. Through musical …

Social networking. Cell phones. Cyberbullying. These issues affect your kids at home and at school. We can help. Common Sense Media's guidance and tools help you manage your kids' media lives at home. Did you know tha…

The day started out like most for Laura Cancio and her family. She readied her children for school, repeatedly reminding her fourth-grade son to assemble his lunch. The food was laid out. All he had to do was put it in his bag. But, anxious to pl…