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The trick is to downsize - not demolish - your family's reliance on technology over the holidays...
10 Sister stories for ‘Frozen’ fans
Kids who love Anna and Elsa will love these fan favourites that celebrate sisterhood...
10 Ways to pack more gratitude into your life
This year, why not put gratitude on your to-do list? You'll feel better, your kids will be happier, ...
How can I make sure that my child doesn’t get addicted to technology?
It's unlikely that your child will become addicted to technology...
Should you be concerned about your child’s celebrity obsession?
Celebrity obsession is a natural part of growing up...
How to help kids dodge cigarette, vape & pot marketing AND stay smoke-free
New ways to smoke, new stuff to smoke, and evolving legal guidelines make it tougher to teach kids ...
Tweens, teens and phones: What 2019 research reveals
Common Sense Media's latest census reveals the shifting nature of kids' online experiences...
Is it OK to let your pre-schooler play with your phone?
It's very common for parents to hand over their phones to their kids...
10 Ways to help your child have a good night’s sleep
Essential tips for managing TV, tablets, phones, and more so that your kids (and you) can get to ...
When it comes movies and TV, how much scary stuff can your child handle?
Some kids like scary stuff, and some kids hate it...
Yes, you can make TV time count – here’s how
New ideas for watching, bonding, and learning from TV...
Help! My child wants to use social media
Get your child - and yourself - ready for the next step with these conversation starters...
How to handle the violent videos at your child’s fingertips
Another day, another raw video scrolling by. Get tips for talking to kids about the impact of graphic ...
10 Reasons why you should read aloud to big kids too
Even after children can read on their own, they benefit from being read to. Here are 10 good ...
5 Ways to bring back rules after school holidays
Ease your kids back into the school year with fun end-of-school-holiday media activities...
10 Social media red flags that every parent should know about
Find out which social media features are cause for concern - no matter which app your kid is ...
Handing down your phone to your child? Here’s what you need to know
Get your old device into tip-top and safe shape before handing it over to its new owner...
