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Child Development
What’s the Right Age to Take Kids to See Their First Movie?

Tips to make their big screen debut a successful experience

By: Kari Hanson
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'My Son Is Furious Every Time We Take His Devices Away'

How to end the screen time battles with your teen before they start

By: Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
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Child Development
How Play Builds Digital-Ready Minds Without Using Screens

It may seem counterintuitive, but hands-on play develops skills all kids need to thrive in an unpredictable future

By: Gemma Alexander
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Why ‘Perfect’ Technology Can’t Replace Imperfect Parenting

Are we at risk of replacing essential connections kids need with AI?

By: Kari Hanson
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Child Development
How I Dealt With Being the Sibling Left Behind

A teen reflects on the family shifts that occurred when her older brother left for college

By: Lillie Atkins

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Managing Behavior
How to Handle Squabbles Between Kids

Tips to help kids navigate disagreements and big feelings, so you don't have to

By: Elizabeth Westrupp
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Child Development
Should You Let Your Kid Quit Their Sport?

What if they’re especially talented?

By: Kim Fairley
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Managing Behavior
You Don’t Have to Constantly Entertain Your Child — Really

A parenting expert explores how boredom can unlock creativity and independence in kids

By: Sanya Pelini, Ph.D.
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Opinion: SPS’s New Screen Time Limits Fall Short for Families

A local mom asserts families are still stuck with the same EdTech safety and ethics concerns

By: Meghan Kaul
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Child Development
5 Ways Teens Changed My Parenting Style

Maximize the teen years with these pro tips

By: Kathryn Streeter
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Managing Behavior
How to Have Hard Conversations With Kids

Why listening before reacting is the key to parenting through your child's toughest moments

By: Laura Kastner, Ph.D.

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