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Kids may "sext" to show off or prove their love. How to discuss the consequences. Read...
Common-sense ways to preserve your sanity, your values, and your bank account. Read...
Apps, sites, and text hotlines help kids cope with mental health issues from cyberbullying to suicide.
Read...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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Read...For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication skills to organization.
Read...Inspired ways for families to embrace and celebrate the spirit of the season — and beyond. Read...
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.
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...
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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