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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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/989483 > what-is-a-bed-party

'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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/989110 > personal-finance-classes-for-kids

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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/985314 > frequent-social-media-use-worse-reading-skills-teens-tweens

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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/985103 > instagram-college-commitment-page-stressful

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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/980731 > straight-high-schoolers-kind-to-lgbtq-classmates-study

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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/980332 > skechers-toy-light-up-shoes

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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/975582 > piccalio-toddler-towers

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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/976197 > how-parents-and-kids-differ-on-teen-ai-use

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…...

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sheknows.com > parenting > articles > 12/34/976221 > social-media-college-students-jonathan-haidt

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…...