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WATCH: Child psychologist breaks down how to talk to your kids about Santa
Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, host of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic Podcast shares advice on broaching the subject this holiday season.
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Is ‘Wicked' for kids? What parents should know
At what age can kids see “Wicked”? Here’s what parents need to know about the film’s PG rating.
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When kids said this 6-year-old shouldn't wear pink, his dad ‘pinkified' his own wardrobe
“His peers started saying that he shouldn’t wear pink and that unicorns were for girls.”
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Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion'
Meta’s head of global safety said “sextortion” has become more common across social media platforms, including Instagram.
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Experts say AI is the new social media — and parents are not prepared
“Parents and teachers are pretty much out of the loop, so that young people are using AI platforms with virtually no guidance,” says Jim Steyer of Common Sense Media.
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Kindergarten teacher begs parents: ‘Please don't bring cupcakes' on birthdays
Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Illinois, is sharing an “unpopular opinion” about birthday cupcakes at school.
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Unplugging at Camp: An inside look at summer's ‘digital detox' | NBC NY Digital Original
Summer camp is a familiar pastime where outer world distractions fade away. What can this nostalgic experience teach us about stepping away from our tech? NBC New York travels to Camp Weequahic for answers.
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‘Generation Text': Teens go on a phone ‘fast' for a week
As part of an I-Team investigation into the impact of smartphones and social media on teenage mental health, a group of teenagers agreed to give up their phones for a week and share how it went and how they felt. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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Generation Text: NBC survey of principals reveals deep concern about impact of phones in schools
An exclusive national survey of school administrators shows principals and vice principals are alarmed by how smartphones and social media have transformed school hallways and classrooms. By wide margins, hundreds of school leaders polled in the survey said they believe phones are having negative impacts on student mental health, making kids tired and distracted, and amplifying conflict and bullying in…
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Olympics trivia: Did you know these fun Olympics facts?
The Paris Olympics are finally here and the world is buzzing. If you aren’t hyped yet, here are a few fun facts that will get you in the Olympics mood.
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Police seek missing Southern California teen last seen riding bike to family member's home
Authorities are asking for help to find a missing 15-year-old who was last seen Tuesday evening in Monterey Park.
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‘Miracle baby' found crawling by Louisiana highway after brother, 4, found dead, mom arrested
A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old boy survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside.
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Paris Hilton pushes for child welfare improvements: ‘Families need resources and support'
Paris Hilton testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday to share her own experience at a youth residential treatment facility, urging lawmakers to reauthorize a federal fund for child welfare programs.
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155 ancient baby names for babies with old souls
From Aphra to Zephyr, there’s an ancient baby name on this list you’ll love.
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US sues Hyundai, alleging company employed 13-year-old in Alabama plant
The U.S. Department of Labor wants a federal judge to prevent Hyundai and two other Alabama companies from what the government contends is the illegal employment of children.
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The internet can't get enough of this baby's grumpy faces: See all the pics
Trent Mundy’s scowl has people howling with laughter.