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Sarah Blake

Sarah Blake

Sarah Blake is a journalist and a masters' student in human development and child psychology at Harvard University, focusing on children's media and parenting issues. She's a happy newlywed and enjoys reading, writing, home improvement projects, and travel ... and she makes a mean New England applesauce.

Recent Blogs

  1. Raising Web-Savvy Kids Who Don’t Become Internet Addicts

    Raising Web-Savvy Kids Who Don’t Become Internet Addicts

    Posted by Sarah Blake –

    A new study says kids who are addicted to the Internet are more likely injure themselves. What can you do to raise Web-savvy kids who keep their computer use within reasonable bounds?
  2. Facebook Unfriends Sex Offenders

    Facebook Unfriends Sex Offenders

    Posted by Sarah Blake –

    Facebook is proving it's serious about protecting kids online by getting rid of registered sex offenders on the site and creating some new, important, groups.
  3. VIDEO: Google Adds New Tool, LockSafeSeach, to Protect Kids Online

    VIDEO: Google Adds New Tool, LockSafeSeach, to Protect Kids Online

    Posted by Sarah Blake –

    Starting today you can literally lock your children out of questionable Google searchers. Ladies and gentleman, introducing LockSafeSeach.
  4. President Obama Calls for Dads to Step Up: 3 Easy Ways To Do So

    President Obama Calls for Dads to Step Up: 3 Easy Ways To Do So

    Posted by Sarah Blake –

    You don’t have to be perfect to be a great father … you just have to try. Here are three easy things anyone can do today...
  5. Naughty Mickey? Disney’s Mouse Gets a Makeover

    Naughty Mickey? Disney’s Mouse Gets a Makeover

    Posted by Sarah Blake –

    News broke this week that Mickey Mouse, the leader of the club that’s made for you and me, will be getting a makeover. Y? Because he needs one!
  6. Ft. Hood Aftermath: Talking with Kids about Violence in the News

    Ft. Hood Aftermath: Talking with Kids about Violence in the News

    Posted by Sarah Blake –

    Dramatic events in the news can deeply disturb some children; others ignore it. As a parent, teacher, or friend, you can make a world of difference in a child’s response to these events.