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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.

From outdoor exploration to summer enrichment to computer coding, online camps keep kids busy, learning, and having fun.

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

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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.

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