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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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...

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.