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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?

Though it's best to start encouraging kids to be lifelong learners when they're little, it's never too late.

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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...

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.

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.

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

Apps, sites, and text hotlines help kids cope with mental health issues from cyberbullying to suicide.

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