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In this era of 24/7 news about school shootings, fentanyl poisoning and other dangers paired with pervasive smartphone technology, it…
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Parents with kids in late elementary school, middle school, and beyond all grapple with a big question: When is my…
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Many teens may appear to spend an inordinate amount of time on their phones and using social media, but that…