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Apps, sites, and text hotlines help kids cope with mental health issues from cyberbullying to suicide.

For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication skills to organization.

Gender stereotypes in movies and on TV shows are more than persistent; they're teaching kids what the culture expects of boys and girls.

Online spaces can be confusing, scary, and shaky. Here are some ideas for you to discuss with your kids and tips to handle hate speech.

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It's understandable if you don't feel like putting on a happy face every day and keeping your kids optimistic about the future. But don't give up.

From selfies to shout-outs, girls are using social media both to build up and break down their self-image.

Though it's best to start encouraging kids to be lifelong learners when they're little, it's never too late.