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In a recent study, kids who owned a cell phone were significantly more likely to be a victim of cyberbullying, especially in third and fourth grade.
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Don't struggle with bedtime. Read up on what's known about sleep, what's unknown, and what's negotiable.
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This time of year, many of us find ourselves in a brief but trying part of these borderlands, the back-to-school weeks.
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What does it say about us as a culture when we can treat so many things as disposable and temporary?
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Two adults, two jobs, two kids, two schools that close often and at random, rarely-overlapping intervals. How can you make it all work?
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An estimated 21.5 million Americans over age 12 suffer from a substance use disorder. But the impact of this crisis reaches far beyond.
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Incorporating cursive into the curriculum had been on the decline. But is that in the best interest of our kids?
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Today, academics are at the front line in the school-age battle, so districts are lengthening the day for kindergartners.
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by Michelle Ridell
My daughter still sucks her thumb, and, yes, we are well aware she’s way too old to be doing so.
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Sitting with that envy and letting it be your teacher may be a good idea for all of us, including our kids.
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Recent research reminds parents that they might be overlooking the dangers of concussions in sports besides football.
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A new study about the safety of benzodiazepines during pregnancy might give mothers some peace of mind about treating anxiety during pregnancy.
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by Danielle E. Owen
New research suggests that taking over 800 micrograms of folic acid around the time of conception can help mitigate the autism-linked effects of pesticides.
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How can we continue to nourish relationships with people who can’t relate to the sometimes all-consuming experience of motherhood?
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Although “Charlotte’s Web” is forever in a league of its own, the literary world is filled with books about fanciful and unexpected animal alliances.
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Some tips to make your Halloween stitch-witchery a little easier.
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Let’s face it, we all strive to reach the elusive state of happiness, and from time to time wonder, how do we get there?
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The warning signals about revenge beep the loudest in my brain when my daughters drag me to those crowded sales at Victoria’s Secret.
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Reading banned books offers families a chance to celebrate reading and promote open access to ideas, both of which are keys to raising a lifelong reader.
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This 4 ingredient, mix-and-go recipe is perfect for tiny bakers, and older kids can tackle the ziploc frosting bag challenge!
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The sex talk has been making all parties involved uncomfortable for generations, but to the great relief of parents, there’s a revolution underway.
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Forget an apple a day. A nutrition study in Ecuador suggests that eating one egg a day for six months helped underweight children catch up.
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Filled with suspense, codes, puzzles, and intrigue, a good mystery can captivate and engage both emerging and older readers.
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