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A new parent’s ultimate guide to social media

Is it safe to post pictures of baby? What's okay to share and what's TMI?

Parenting

How to talk about war and other difficult topics with your children: An age-by-age guide

For 2-year-olds to teenagers.

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How to raise an optimistic child in a pessimistic world

While the news is hard right now, you've got all the tools you need to make the world a better place.

Parenting

9 reasons to read aloud to older kids, mama

Research shows that continued reading aloud after age 5 (and well beyond) improves reading and listening skills and academic performance.

Parenting

9 ways to make devices more usable for kids with special needs

4. Lock rotation.

Child

9 must-have apps for kids on the autism spectrum

Technology has the power to unlock learning for kids of all ages and stages.

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5 tips for your kid’s first trip to the movies

How to make the first venture to the theater a success.

What To Watch

These are the 7 movies your kids are going to beg to watch this winter

Time to go to the movies!

Children's Health

6 tips for talking to kids about sexual harassment—before they even know about sex

4. Be truthful but don't over-explain.

What To Read

11 practical tips to pick books for your advanced reader

The key is finding a book or series that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with their emotional development.

Teen Activities

5 ways to manage screen time for your middle schooler

Students who were usually on task and high-performing were nodding off and "forgetting" to do their homework.

Parenting

5 features parents should know about Apple iOS 12’s parental controls

There's a new one called Downtime you might want to check out.