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Getting kids off their devices is so tough... threatening doesn't work... two-minute warnings aren't the best option either.. what can you do?

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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.

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

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.