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Six Ways to Be a Media-Savvy Parent in 2012
Facebook. YouTube. Video games. Texting. Every day, there's something new in our kids'...
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Liz Perle
(12.14.11)
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First Times: Tips for Talking About Virginity and Sex in Teen Dramas
Brenda and Dylan, Joey and Pacey, Kurt and Blaine. Talking to teens about sex can be...
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Sierra Filucci
(11.9.11)
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The Big Issues
Am I More Concerned About Sexting Than Sex?
Have I become numb? Am I so focused on my kids' online lives that I've forgotten about...
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Liz Perle
(5.10.11)
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Are You a Helicopter Parent? When to Hover -- and When to Back Off
Nobody wants to be labeled a helicopter parent -- a hyper-vigilant mom or dad who...
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Caroline Knorr
(10.14.10)
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The 10 Most Violent Video Games (And 10 Alternatives)
The names of violent video games tend to travel fast among preteen and teen gamers. And...
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Caroline Knorr
(10.28.09)
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Will you let your kids use Bing?
Bing is Microsoft's search engine designed to rival Google with advanced features...
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Caroline Knorr
(6.11.09)
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