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Fact-Checking Tools for Teens and Tweens Last updated: July 14, 2025 by Jeff Haynes Claims of "fake news" get thrown around regularly in the media. But how do you know if you're reading a credible ...

Teen Romance Novels Last updated: July 18, 2025 Looking for a little romance? From beachy summer flings to intense and emotional first loves, from crushing to dating, this list is sure to have ...

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Movement Apps, Games, and Websites Last updated: July 17, 2025 As a parent, it's important to balance screen use and physical activity to keep kids healthy. For those times when you can't be outside, ...

Books for Reluctant Readers Last updated: July 17, 2025 Raising a reader can be hard, especially when it's so easy for kids to find a game or device to distract them. Many kids also struggle with ...

Movies That Inspire Empathy Last updated: July 17, 2025 Empathy is one of the character strengths and life skills most essential to kids' overall growth and success, especially living in such an ...

Best Disney Movies Last updated: July 17, 2025 Since releasing the first full-length animated movie in 1937 (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), the name "Disney" has become synonymous with excellent ...

Homework Help Apps Last updated: July 17, 2025 When a kid needs some help with homework, internet search results can be totally overwhelming. And if there's advanced math in the mix, trying to help ...

Romance Movies Last updated: July 17, 2025 From tween faves to timeless tales of devotion, these flicks with a romantic streak will leave viewers of all ages swooning. This list has everything from ...

Faith-Based Movies Last updated: July 17, 2025 Not all movies about faith come straight out of the pages of the Bible -- but they do share a foundation in positive messages and traditional values.

Best '80s Movies Last updated: July 17, 2025 A lot of people associate the 1980s with John Hughes movies and high school hijinks, but many other great films came out of the decade, too. From ...