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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...
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.
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Gender stereotypes in movies and on TV shows are more than persistent; they're teaching kids what the culture expects of boys and girls.
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Apps, sites, and text hotlines help kids cope with mental health issues from cyberbullying to suicide.
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From selfies to shout-outs, girls are using social media both to build up and break down their self-image.
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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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