I'm the Parenting Editor at Common Sense Media, and I started blogging to help families navigate the complex world of media and technology in kids' lives.I'm a family-technology expert who specializes in approaching media literacy issues in an age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate way.I believe that education and understanding are key to helping families accept and appropriately manage the role of media and technology in their kids' lives.I want to help families avoid the pitfalls of media and technology, while maximizing the benefits.