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Educators, health providers and parents have raced to respond as growing force of Lower Hudson Valley teens pushes to improve ...

On Reddit's largest parenting forum, around one-in-five posts mention kids' tech use. Posts often express negative emotions, but comments are overwhelmingly supportive.

FAFO parenting says let kids face the consequences of their actions rather than intervening. This social media trend reflects shifts in social norms about parenting. Does it work?

From PBS to streaming, 'Sesame Street' remains a beacon of kindness and learning, proving that empathy and education still ...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- On Jan. 10, 2024, two days after backup quarterback Ty Simpson decided to remain at Alabama rather than ...

The nonprofit Keeping Families Connected Minnesota, launched in early October, provides free or low-cost legal resources to ...

From scrolling on social media, to gaming, and chatting with friends, kids are spending more time online than ever before. Experts say, on average, kids spend ...