If your kid doesn’t want to go back to school, punishment isn’t the answer | CNN

Many US schools will start again soon, and some parents will face kids who don’t want to go back. An expert has advice on how to handle this common problem.

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If you’re crabby and stressed, it may because you’re online too much | CNN

If you’re feeling grumpy or stressed at work, school or in your relationships, you may be spending too much time online. Here’s what you can do next.

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Battling with kids over devices? Here are the best ways to enforce screen time rules | CNN

Specific parenting practices such as putting away devices at night and making meals screen-free can improve kids’ experiences with screens, two recent studies show.

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2nd-largest US school district bans screens for young kids. How to push for change where you are | CNN

The L.A. Unified School District is set to roll out one of the nation’s strictest no-screens policies. Here’s how parents can advocate for their own kids’ classes.

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Parents who track adult children say it eases anxiety. But is it safer? | CNN

More than half of parents say they track their adult children, a new poll found. Does tracking your child make them safer than not tracking them? Experts weigh in.

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We won’t know what screen time is doing to kids’ brains for decades, expert warns | CNN

Need a reason not to give your child a screen? It may permanently alter their brain during a critical period of development researchers have named the ‘criticome.’

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Students learn less when they use tech. So why do schools keep giving kids devices? | CNN

Many parents know they should limit kids’ screen time at home. Teachers, however, may not set those rules, and their absence is hurting kids’ academic performance.

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Cut fatigue and increase focus with short movement breaks | CNN

Sitting all day may be killing us, but taking quick breaks may be the way to save ourselves — and become more productive.

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New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens | CNN

Too much screen use among kids and teens – including endless social media scrolling, nonstop texting and hours of video games – can be harmful, and it has become a public health concern in the United ...

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Connecting with people online can leave you lonelier | CNN

Social media isn’t likely to strengthen your friendships, even your close ones, and could even make you lonelier found a new study focused on adults.

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Critical thinking can keep kids safe online and prepare them for the future | CNN

The University of Auckland’s Dr. Maree Davies recommends teaching kids critical thinking to show them how to be safe and in control online.

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It’s not impossible to take away your kid’s devices. How to do it without big battles | CNN

Cutting your kids’ technology use sounds good — until the arguments begin. Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff walks parents through how they can achieve this “impossible” feat.

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After two jury verdicts against social media companies, it’s time to reexamine your kids’ tech use | CNN

The rulings against YouTube and Meta present an excellent chance for parents to rethink and reset how their kids interact with social media, expert Kara Alaimo says.

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You aren’t a bad mother. Here’s why | CNN

Women are constantly being told they’re bad parents, and believing those accusations can be bad for their mental health, Here’s what author Ej Dickson does about it.

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Why you should tell a friend about that embarrassing thing that happened | CNN

You should share personal things with others to help deepen relationships vital to your life, behavioral scientist Leslie John argues in her new book, “Revealing.”

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Landlines are ringing in homes again. Why parents are happy about that | CNN

Some parents say that bringing back landlines is benefiting their kids. This retro technology is delaying social media use and improving communication skills.

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The key to a fulfilling life? Feeling like you matter to others | CNN

Behind acts of road rage or incivility are a desperate need to matter to other people, says Jennifer Breheny Wallace in her new book on the value of mattering.

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Your kids are spending so much more time on their phones at school than you think | CNN

Adolescents spend an average of 70 minutes of their school days on their phones, new research finds. But parents can help suggest ways kids not use phones at school.

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Should parents outside Australia adopt the country’s social media ban? Our kids may thank us later | CNN

Your children don’t need a ban on social media for teens under age 16 for you to remove their access to social media. We know it makes them less healthy and happy

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Smartphones could be putting your kids at risk | CNN

A new study on smartphone use and its effect on adolescents’ health may be one more reason parents should hold off on getting their kids the devices.

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You haven’t screwed up your kids by letting them use social media. An expert has tips for what to do | CNN

In her new book, “Smartphone Nation,” social media expert Kaitlyn Regehr helps parents manage their digital media consumption and teach kids healthy tech habits.

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Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend. How to handle it | CNN

Technology use is prevalent for most kids, including younger ones. Here’s how parents can limit use of smartphones and social media before children are old enough.

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What your teenage son is really seeing on social media, according to new survey | CNN

Most teen boys are exposed to “digital masculinity,” with posts showing up in their feeds that criticize their body, their emotions and girls, a new survey says.

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Exhausted? The reason may be how you’re using technology | CNN

Changing how you use technology can help ease exhaustion. Technology management expert Paul Leonardi explains why and gives tips in his new book, “Digital Exhaustion.”

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She started the ‘Log Off Movement.’ Here’s why Gen Z chooses to leave social media | CNN

Gen Z tech activist Emma Lembke is one of a growing number of young adults leading a movement to take back control of their attention — by logging off.

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From US Open 'hat thief' to Coldplay affair: CEOs keep going viral for bad behavior

Smartphones are turning CEO scandals into viral spectacles, and boards are scrambling to respond to the changing environment.

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The family of a Southern California teen is suing San Francisco-based OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT. The suit claims the chatbot helped their son create a detailed plan for his suicide.

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