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When my twelve-year-old got a digital Amber Alert

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We envisioned our daughter’s freedom: she could tell us dance class was ending early. But we had not considered her new awareness of danger. By Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser

May 26, 2020 Culture, Family

Movies to watch with your family right now

movie night sign with popcorn and other symbols coming out of it
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Every night this family of five sits down together to watch a movie. Rotating who picks, no opting out. By Daisy Alpert Florin

April 17, 2020 Culture, Family

Is there a “right” age to let kids get Instagram?

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If a tween is asking for it, is willing to adhere to the rules you set, what’s the harm? By Lauren Apfel

November 1, 2018 Culture

What parents need to know about social media and anxiety

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Ask your kid to give you a tour of their social media world. Add it to the “wellness checks” you may already do. By Caroline Knorr

May 28, 2018 Parenting Advice

Mourning how quickly my tween is growing up

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The swings she used to ride are still moving, but she’s long gone, and I realize it’s only the wind.
By Robin L. Flanigan

March 20, 2017 Family

My tween will only read comics, is that okay?

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In an age of instant gratification, we are all losing the ability to focus on larger amounts of text—and that’s worrisome.
By Lauren Apfel

January 25, 2017 Culture
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