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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?
Read...The trick is to downsize -- not demolish -- your family's reliance on technology over the holidays. Read...
One kid's laugh riot is another's fright fest. Learn how to choose age-appropriate scary movies. 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...
For kids with special needs, video games can offer opportunities to practice everything from communication skills to organization.
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.
Read...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.
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