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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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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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Screen Time Guidelines for Kids and Adolescents Have Shifted as Research Paints a More Nuanced Picture

Experts are now saying how kids use digital media may matter more than the number of hours they spend on screens

By: Gabriel E. Hales
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Neurodivergent Kids
The Push for Play Equity in Washington State

Meet the local coalition working to close the play gap — regardless of income, race, gender or ability

By: Gemma Alexander
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Managing Behavior
'My Teen Lies Right to My Face. What Should I Do?'

Understanding why teens lie helps parents respond effectively rather than emotionally

By: Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
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Neurodivergent Kids
Inside the ADHD Brain: Why Trying Harder Isn’t the Answer

Psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani explains what parents often get wrong about ADHD, and what actually helps kids thrive

By: Alexandra Frost
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Managing Behavior
Helping Siblings Play Nice

6 ideas to help keep the peace

By: Julia Ditto
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I Asked My Daughter About My Biggest Parenting Mistake

How one conversation helped me change the way I parented my teens

By: Beth Woolsey

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