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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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The evidence reveals a more complicated reality than the conventional wisdom would have you believe.
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What are we to make of a life that can age and grow young again at the turn of the seasons?
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According to CDC data, overdose deaths among adolescents increased 109 percent between 2019 and 2021, with counterfeit pills playing a role in nearly 25 percent of deaths.
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Fliff and similar apps can essentially groom underage people, advocates warn, training them to gamble at ages when they are more susceptible to addiction.
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App safety settings can shield your teen from some online dangers. Here are three settings to check on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Discord and Twitch.
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A recent lawsuit argues that Snapchat causes harm to young people through its basic design.
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As a middle-aged woman, I am supposed to rail against invisibility. As a parent, however, I find it extremely useful.
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Chances are, your teenager has already seen online porn. How should you respond if you find out they are watching it? What conversations should you be having with young children to prepare them?
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Few things capture the magic of the holiday season like the eyes of a child. And then, they become teenagers.
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There’s a stigma around struggling adolescents. Some women quit their jobs to look after them – but it’s not about poor parenting, it’s just life
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As we enter the winter holiday season, shame-based diet culture pressure, often wrapped up with toxic positivity to appear encouraging, increases. The good news is that parents can take an active role in helping teens craft an emotionally healthier narrative around their eating habits.
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Even kids who grew up online need to learn about scams and fraud. Here’s how parents can prepare them for the worst the internet has to offer.
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In this series focusing on the wellbeing of pre-schoolers, school and tertiary students, The Age explores what children and young people need to thrive in a post-pandemic world.
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The way forward when it comes to a risky teen and driving involves a plan and helping the whole teen.
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Today’s teens are pushed to achieve at excessive levels. Parents need to learn how to help them, rather than add to the pressure.
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The new study comes from Common Sense Media and the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital (via Insider). It tracked the screen time of 20
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Teen depression is on the rise but effective help is available. We look at what parents can do to support their teen.
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Parents often think that they would know if their teen was suicidal. However, this is not always the case. Here's what to be aware of and watch for, and what to do if you see worrisome behavior.
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As adolescent mental health has worsened, the psychologist offers advice for parents about anxiety, academics and friend struggles.
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We should teach our teens about banking, cooking, dealing with adversity and so much more — before they move out.
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It’s not always easy to foster connection when the teenager in your life says they want you to go away. But they likely want to be closer than you think.
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Experts have seen a 'substantial' yet unexplained rise in new cases worldwide since the pandemic.
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At-risk children between 12 and 17 reported seeing promotions from a wide range of sources including their homes, school and social media
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Meta is adding new safeguards and monitoring tools for teens across its social platforms: parental controls on Messenger, suggestions for teens to step away from Facebook after 20 minutes, and nudges urging young night-owl Instagrammers to stop scrolling.
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Nearly a quarter of adolescents grapple with insomnia. Experts say small habit changes can make a big difference.