Should we be worried about how our kids use the internet?
Part of Jacqueline Vickery's job is to be constantly concerned.
Internet
Aug 9, 2017
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News tagged with kids
Fearing surveillance, dads with a record avoid kids' schools
Children whose parents have spent time behind bars have worse social, economic, cognitive, behavior and health outcomes than kids whose parents haven't.
Social Sciences
Jul 24, 2017
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Many schools now urge kids to bring their own screens
Got your own laptop or tablet? Bring it to class, many schools now say.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 11, 2017
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How to help kids navigate fake news and misinformation online
Young people get a huge amount of their news from social media feeds, where false, exaggerated or sponsored content is often prevalent. With the right tools, caregivers can give kids the knowledge they need to assess credible ...
Internet
Jun 26, 2017
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Stop lying to your 4-year-old, new Stanford study says
Pretty much every parent of a young child has told the occasional white lie to preserve his or her sanity. You might, for example, say "I went to the bank" and leave out the fact that you also stopped for frozen yogurt to ...
Social Sciences
May 25, 2017
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Amazon refreshes lineup of low-cost tablets, new kids model
Amazon is offering a thinner and lighter version of its cheapest, 7-inch tablet, while shaving $10 off the price of an 8-inch model.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 17, 2017
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Juvie talk
With his legs outstretched, T. barely fits the diameter of the small animal pen that surrounds him. Clad in an orange jumpsuit, he sits in the dirt, cuddling a rabbit to his chest. He gazes down at the small animal, gently ...
Social Sciences
May 8, 2017
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Kids prefer the TV for their viewing, but love other devices
Grace Ellis has never known a time when you needed a TV to watch TV.
Internet
Apr 17, 2017
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We're not saying it's wrong, but you sleep with your smartphone
Admit it, you're really into your smartphone.
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 13, 2017
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Amazon aims to help parents monitor—and talk to—kids
Amazon is introducing new tools to help parents see what their kids are doing on the company's Fire tablets. As a bonus, the e-commerce giant says its service will also help spark discussions about the books kids read and ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 12, 2017
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