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The Top 10 Social Media Apps According to Students, and What Parents Need to Know

New social media apps are popping up every month, and it feels nearly impossible for parents to keep up with

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Why Social Media Should be the New Driver’s Ed

Smartphones are a lot like cars. They are incredibly important to teens and tweens, allow for a newfound sense of

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Art Imitates Life for Lisa Ann Walter of ‘Abbott Elementary’

Lisa Ann Walter is not a teacher, but she plays one on TV—Ms. Melissa Schemmenti—and she’s got it all: Pride

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4 Ways to Help Your Child Create True Friendships

Having a group of friends can be a big part of most kids’ feelings of well-being, belonging and self-esteem. Being

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PARENT TALK: How to Engage Families of Students with Disabilities, Like Mine

A few years ago, a flyer came home from my child’s high school announcing the first annual sensory-friendly school dance.

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4 Tips for Your Child’s Online Safety

Over the past few years, screen-based technology has continued to permeate children’s lives. And more recently, we have witnessed the

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Ask the Right Questions to Support Student Online Safety

November is Parent Involvement Month, and there are few topics needing our attention more than children’s online safety. But it’s

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Get Your Routine Back on Track

Mornings help set the tone for the rest of the day. Unfortunately, after the long, lazy days of summer vacation,

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Parents Can Get Thousands of Dollars This Tax Season: Here’s How

With the ongoing Covid pandemic and rising prices, we know that parents face challenges as they manage their families’ health,

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Adulting 101: From Cooking to Credit Cards

My middle son became an adult in 2020. He was among the first wave of teens who jumped feet first

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