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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?

This article by Caroline Knorr first appeared on

From selfies to shout-outs, girls are using social media both to build up and break down their self-image.

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

Eight ideas to make your device more usable for kids with special needs.

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...

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

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