An epidemic of expulsions
California’s Kern County at leading edge of national debate over costs and benefits of harsh school discipline
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Stress and your child's brain
New research suggests that children are affected by stress in surprising ways.
When the teacher is the bully
Bullying has become a national issue. But what do you do if the school bully is your child's teacher?
Is my son addicted to screens?
Is my son's screen use "normal" for kids his age? Or has our whole country gone insane, raising a generation of children who are dangerously addicted to any and every screen?
Is the next second language JavaScript?
Computer programming has never been taught as a core subject in schools, but perhaps it should be.
One R-rated movie you might want your child to see
The new documentary, Bully, captures a wicked picture of what’s really going on in schools: rampant bullying and the utter failure of adults to stop it.
Standing up for his son
Eleven-year-old Ty Field-Smalley took his life after being harassed at school. Ever since, his father has made it his mission to fight bullying.
The lowdown on sexting
Everything you wanted to know about this teen smut trend but were afraid to ask.
Parent power: Raising Kate
One mom's fight for her child's identity
Boosting their brains
Kids understand that to get stronger, they need to work their muscles with regular exercise. Teach them the brain is like a muscle that can get bigger and stronger.
