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Strictly limiting kids’ tech might make them lag behind in college

Parents who restrict their children's use of new media technologies may be acting counterproductively in the long run, particularly if they claim after-school homework time is the reason.

Afternoon exercise for kids leads to big brain benefits

Something as simple as a regular after-school exercise program has been found to enhance cognition in 7, 8 and 9-year-olds.

7 smartphone rules kids wish their parents would follow

Here are some internet and smartphone rules that kids would set for their parents.

Why experts urge later school start times for teens: Sleep

Teenagers have altered biological clocks and need more sleep, which suggests that a later school start time for teens might be just what the doctor ordered.

4 ways to reach your teen in 140 characters or less

It's hard enough to get kids to listen. So how can parents cut through the electronic clutter so texts and emails to teens get through?

Batteries not required: 25 classic books for kids

Tired of giving high-tech gifts for every birthday or holiday? Don't forget the lasting joy of giving gifts that last, like these classic books for kids.

62% of kids think parents are too distracted to listen to them

According to a new survey, a majority of kids say that their moms and dads are too distracted when they're trying to talk to them.

Kids & tech: Parents say benefits outweigh the harm

The majority of parents believe there's more potential benefit than potential harm when it comes to their children's use of technology.

Face-to-face conversation can boost girls’ social development

Too much screen time can be detrimental to tween girls, but there is a surprisingly straightforward alternative for healthier social development.

Teen & pre-teen sex education has lifetime benefits

The opportunity to teach sex education during the years when sexual and reproductive health behaviors are being developed is frequently missed,

Pressure to conform to gender roles stronger in all-girl schools

A study shows that girls in single-sex schools more often feel more pressure to conform to gender roles than girls in mixed-sex schools.

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