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    Celebrities like Selena Gomez and Britney Spears have taken a social media break. Gen Z and Gen Alpha may not be far behind.

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    • The key to #screentime is finding balance. As long as kids are living a healthy life --where sleeping, learning and spending quality time with family are not affected-- there's no need to enforce social media breaks. @ParentsLatina @vreveronz https://t.co/Rk6aFudtgo

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    A new study reveals that the brains of teens who watched TikTok had the same areas associated with addiction light up on a scan, but how worried should parents be? Experts weigh in on how addictive social media can be for kids.

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    • Kids are using #socialmedia more than ever. Our research found that 38% of tweens are using social media. This age group (8- to 12-year-olds) is technically not allowed to create accounts on social platforms. @parentsmagazine https://t.co/wpXCRcFezn

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    The possible reasons for a child’s misbehavior at school can be puzzling, but solvable, with some extra investigation and attention. Parents.com’s “Ask Your Mom” columnist, Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., says it’s important to remember young children are still learning, and often need help channeling their spirited nature in more positive ways.

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    A humidifier can alleviate dry skin and congestion in babies, but it’s important to practice certain safety precautions.

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    Grief support may be harder now, but it is not impossible. Here are some ways to help children cope, even at a distance.

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    • 9 years after Sandy Hook the victims memories endure. In this piece for @parentsmagazine Scarlett Lewis, whose son Jesse was one of the 1st graders killed in the tragedy, shares lessons she’s learned from her older son JT on supporting a child grieving. https://t.co/1iahZOjtFj