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How do you talk about sexual harassment if you haven't even talked about sex?
Read...The trick is to downsize -- not demolish -- your family's reliance on technology over the holidays. Read...
Though it's best to start encouraging kids to be lifelong learners when they're little, it's never too late.
Read...Eight clever and creative ideas for making reading time as fascinating as screen time. Read...
Eight ideas to make your device more usable for kids with special needs.
Read...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.
Read...From selfies to shout-outs, girls are using social media both to build up and break down their self-image.
Read...The idea of media literacy may not seem to mix with the fun of TV and movies. But when kids relate to the content, they're more engaged...
Read...A typical teen's day includes up to nine hours of texting, gaming, watching videos, and posting on multiple social networks — even while doing homework. It's enough to make you wonder: Is my kid addicted to technology? Read...
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