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You don’t need to surveil your kids to protect them on social media

Parents and other caregivers hear that social media wreaks havoc on a teen’s self-esteem. But kids often tell us that it helps them find like-minded friends and boosts their emotional well-being. So, ...
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Here’s how to know when your child is too sick for school

A sniffle, a sneeze or a cough can set off alarm bells these days for families with young children. Mother of two Vickie Leon said her kids, ages 4 and 2, can sometimes go a month or two without ...
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Kids under 5 aren’t getting their greens, but they are drinking sugary drinks, new CDC report says

Children under 5 in the US are missing out on vital nutrition by drinking sugary drinks and passing up fruits and vegetables, a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
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Do your little kids love horror? They’re not alone

Some kids cling to security blankets. Others clutch a well-loved stuffed animal or good luck charm to feel safe and confident. Kayla Lopez’s kids, meanwhile, just need to pull on their Michael Myers ...
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Parents swear by these travel essentials for a stress-free trip with kids

If traveling isn’t stressful enough, add kids to the mix and you will truly have your hands full. Fortunately, though, there are many products out there that can make a world of difference when ...
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What parents can do to reduce the likelihood of kids getting sick and missing school

It’s back to school for many more students across the United States, which means back to kids gathering in close quarters and sharing knowledge — and viruses. Vaccines are recommended for some ...
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Sometimes as a parent, you just have to be tough and put your phone down

Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. Try this one thing, and you’ll be heading in the right direction. When my daughters were ...
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Long Covid can be debilitating, even for healthy kids

But in some cases, kids can have symptoms for months or more. It’s still not clear why some kids develop long Covid and others don’t, but experts do know that children and adolescents don’t have to ...
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Here are ways to help kids in need this Giving Tuesday

Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season, and now Giving Tuesday is set to spark the season of generosity as 2023 approaches peak giving time. Since 2012, millions of people have celebrated ...
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10 tools to get kids cooking with you in the kitchen

Cooking with kids is a bit like parenting overall: You’re going to need a lot of patience and some creativity, and you never know exactly how it’s going to turn out. Plus, it’s a learning and growing ...
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They’ve spent eight years traveling the world with their kids. But there’s one thing they miss

Aside from a one-off trip to Europe, the furthest Jessica Gee ever traveled while growing up was to Walt Disney World in Florida with her family. However, over the past eight years, the travel ...
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Amazon’s new Fire HD 10 Kids tablets are available now — here’s what you need to know

Kids need tablets too. And today, Amazon announced updated additions to its family-friendly options with two new Fire HD 10 Kids tablets and improved Amazon Kids+ software. Not only are the Fire HD 10 ...