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Eight ideas to make your device more usable for kids with special needs.

How do you talk about sexual harassment if you haven't even talked about sex?

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.

If you're planning to dip back into the nostalgia zone with your kids, be prepared to discuss issues like sexual assault and consent when they come up.

Being aware that kids can discover some iffy stuff on the internet — and discussing what to do with the information — are the best ways to keep kids safe.

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

Every parent wants to raise a kid with a conscience — someone who'll do the right thing even when no one is watching.