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Parenting Pointers: Synthetic Identity Theft

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Children are especially vulnerable to a new form of identity theft – synthetic – which now makes up 85 percent of cases and means thieves use combinations of real and fake information to take out loans, get credit cards, purchase cars, collect unemployment, and much more. How can parents protect their kids?

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

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Below is a list of tips from experts convened by Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development on how kids and their families can make the most of their time-off this holiday season. Jessica Hartshorn, Parents Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD , Temple University, Brookings Institution Laura Markham, PhD, Aha!

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Parenting Pointers: Helping Our Teens

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A shocking new report by the CDC confirms what many parents already suspected: Teenage girls are in crisis. Most parents receive news like this with a sinking feeling and a sense of dread. Magee offers a few tips: First, get the lay of the land. Educate yourself.) Ask open-ended questions. This is critical.)

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Parenting Pointers - What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children on Social Media

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Social media is a “joy thief” in many ways, says Magee, who travels the country speaking with parents and children about substance misuse and mental health. That’s why it’s up to parents to intervene and help them develop healthier habits around their social media use. Yes, many parents love getting on social media themselves.

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Tips for Choosing Age-Appropriate Video Games for Kids

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However, as a parent or caregiver, it can be overwhelming to decide which video games are suitable for your child. This will give you an insight into the potential risks associated with a game and help you make an informed decision about its appropriateness for your child.

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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

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According to the latest version of The Nation’s Report Card , produced by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the average reading and math scores of 13-year-olds nationwide in 2022–23 declined by 4 and 9 points, respectively, as compared to 2019‒20 scores. Cooking is not only fun, but educational. Cook together.

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Website Spotlight: Wee Lions

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“Knowing that a curious mind is better prepared for learning, our dedicated staff of early childhood experts built the Wee Lions platform based on proven education practices that empower and lead parents to help their children become innovative thinkers and problem-solvers,” states Michelle Hsu, Chief Executive Officer of Wee Lions.

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