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TV Tells Kids Fame is the Most Important Thing in Life, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 14th 2011

Credit: Getty Images The most important thing in life is to be a good and kind person, to love yourself and others and take an active ...Fonzie, where are you when we need you?
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How to Get a Handle on Facebook's Privacy Settings

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Jun 7th 2011

Kids today are growing up in public – and this is especially true when it comes to Facebook. Credit: Getty Only You Can Control ...Kids are growing up in public -- and this is especially true when it comes to Facebook.
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Facebook Kicks Off 20,000 Kids Every Day, Bye Bye, Babies!

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Mar 23rd 2011

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Is your tween sneaking onto Facebook? Credit: Toby Talbot, AP OK, so maybe you find it ...Despite age restrictions, kids younger than 13 are still using Facebook.
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Mean Girls Mellow With Age (Except on TV)

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Feb 18th 2011

A high school mean girl can become a decent adult. Credit: Michael Gibson, AP Photo/Paramount Pictures Despite the nasty antics of ...Not every bullying, backstabbing, high school brat grows up to be a Botox Mean Girl.
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Do You Talk to Your Kids About Smoking Cigarettes?

by Brett Singer, Posted Feb 18th 2011

Even "Smoking Baby" Ardi Rizal has kicked the habit. Credit: Ahamd Naafi, AFP/Getty Images In Kentucky, there's a smokers' quit line ...In Kentucky, there's a smoker's quit line that specifically targets teenagers.
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Bold Hair Hues Lead to Suspension for 6th-Grader

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Feb 16th 2011

Turns out parents best not encourage their kid to express herself with hair color -- or at least they need to read the school handbook before ...Turns out parents best not encourage their kid to express herself with hair color -- or at least they need to read the school handbook before heading to the salon with their tween or teen.
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Shocking: Kids Really Don't Care About Nutrition Labels

by Tom Henderson, Posted Feb 16th 2011

Study shows labeling laws didn't change how kids eat. Credit: Emmanuel Dunand, AFP/Getty Images "Merciful heavens, ...How many calories are in that burger? Oh, well. I already paid for it.
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Iowa Mom Arrested After Sending Kids to the Store - in Blizzard Conditions

by Tom Henderson, Posted Feb 14th 2011

A mom was arrested after allowing her kids to go out during a blizzard. Credit: Getty Images Muscatine, Iowa, lingered in the grip of ...Is 0.1 miles too far for kids to walk at night in severe snow?
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