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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...
Eight clever and creative ideas for making reading time as fascinating as screen time. Read...
Inspired ways for families to embrace and celebrate the spirit of the season — and beyond. Read...
Apps, sites, and text hotlines help kids cope with mental health issues from cyberbullying to suicide.
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The trick is to downsize -- not demolish -- your family's reliance on technology over the holidays. 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.
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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...
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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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One kid's laugh riot is another's fright fest. Learn how to choose age-appropriate scary movies. Read...
