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Learn how what you post on social media can hurt — and help — the admissions process.

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.

More and more young people are embracing this idea and identifying as gender-fluid, and there are a handful of apps and games to reflect their experiences.

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

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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.