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How to manage your child’s screen time

Pediatrician Linda Fu provides information on the effects of children staring at screens for too long.

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Education: How seeing beyond the grades is better for your child and for you

In the latest episode of “The Parent Pep Talk” podcast, veteran teacher and parent Jacki Bragg explains what she sees as the true value of school, how involved parents should be and just how important grades are.

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Avoiding drowsy driving after Daylight Saving

For teenagers, the sleep loss caused by Daylight Saving Time can be even more pronounced than it is for adults, which can lead to drowsy driving.

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Q&A: How do I get my child to play with their older friends?

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey answers a reader’s question about helping her daughter play with her friends.

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Preparing your child for a new sibling

Start talking to your kids about the new arrival when you would feel comfortable sharing with others.