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How to Respond When Your Kid Asks if the Easter Bunny is Real
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (210+ words) Just when you thought you had successfully kept the whole Santa myth alive, spring rolls around " and yet another loaded kid question is staring you in the face: "Mom, is the Easter Bunny real?" First of all, try to remain…...
'Bed Parties' Are the New Way to Share Your College Acceptance (But Is It Cool or Cringe?)
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (507+ words) College acceptance season used to look like a hoodie, a handshake, and maybe a proud Facebook post from Mom. Now? Some families are throwing full-blown "bed parties." These elaborate, Instagram-ready celebrations consists of decking out your teenager's bedroom in their…...
Personal Finance in Classrooms? Kids Learn Money Skills Before They Graduate
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (455+ words) But, there's hope. The data also shows something promising: Gen Z is now the most likely generation to have taken a personal finance class, and adults who did are five times more likely to say they graduated high school prepared…...
Frequent Social Media Use Related to Worse Reading Skills for Tweens and Teens, Study Finds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (387+ words) If your teen is not a reader and you blame social media for hijacking their brains, you're not so far off base: A new study has found regular social media use during early adolescence is related to worse reading and…...
How the Instagram College-Commitment Page Can Be Stressful for Both Parents and Teens: 'Makes Everyone Feel Inferior"
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1027+ words) When I, a Gen Xer, got accepted to college, I think I shared the news with my parents, my grandparents, a handful of close friends, and whatever teacher had written my recommendation. End of story. "I was proud," she told…...
Why Straight High Schoolers Being Kind to LGBTQ Classmates is a Win-Win for Teen Self-Esteem, New Research Finds
2+ week, 3+ day ago (259+ words) It's a fictionalized situation, of course. But new research has found that high school environments that are LGBTQ-inclusive help not only the queer-identified students, but all their peers, as well. Related story For More Than Half of Teens Surveyed, 'Nudification…...
FYI, Skechers Has Kids’ Shoes That Basically Double as Toys — They Light Up, Sparkle & Even Hide Toy Cars
2+ week, 4+ day ago (367+ words) They are also durable thanks to the high-quality materials Skechers uses and machine-washable, which enhances their longevity (a true parent win)! And of course, the most important features: The cool designs "from cars to mermaids that light up. We even…...
This Montessori-Inspired Toddler Tower Gives Them a Boost in the Kitchen & ‘Checks all the Safety Boxes,’ According to Experts
3+ week, 4+ day ago (285+ words) The brand checks all the boxes because each product is crafted from high-quality materials and perfectly structured for tiny ones. Ahead, see a quick list of other features that make these toddler-safe. Stability:The most important feature to look for…...
How Parents and Their Kids Differ on Their View of Teen AI Use
3+ week, 6+ day ago (560+ words) Here are some other findings from the latest Common Sense Media report. That generational gap reflects a broader pattern in the report. Teens tend to view AI as an opportunity, while parents are more cautious about its risks. Still, both…...
What's Social Media Doing to College Students? 'An Academic Community Is Weakened by Technology,' Warns Jonathan Haidt
4+ week, 1+ day ago (787+ words) I wonder a lot about how Gen Z college students " the first digital natives and the kids who got pushed into even more screentime and less isolation during the COVID pandemic " fare when go away to school, with no one…...