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Teacher Tip: The Dos and Don’ts of Fidgets for KidsBefore handing fidgets to kids, it's important to explain how to use fidgets as tools (not toys). Here's what LDA Teacher of the Year Nancy Hammill suggests.

Whirring, Purring Fidget Spinners Provide Entertainment, Not ADHD HelpThey're kids' new best friend and some teachers' worst nightmare. And despite being marketed to help ease anxiety and ADHD, one expert says there's no research to support that claim.

"13 Reasons Why" Netflix Series

13 Reasons Why’s Controversial Depiction of Teen Suicide Has School Counselors Picking Up the PiecesOf course people are talking about 13 Reasons Why—it would be irresponsible for parents and educators to let the show’s messaging stand on its own.

Student suicides: 'Is there more we could have done?'A new state law requires schools to have suicide-prevention plans, but in wake of a Torrey Pines student's death, counselors still wonder what else they could have done.

12 Apps All Parents Should Be Aware Of

Dangerous Dozen, 12 apps all parents should be aware of Technology can be an amazing tool for our young ones for learning, researching and connecting. It can also be a parent or educator’s worst ...

The 12 Apps That Every Parent Of A Teen Should Know AboutSome apps just enable bad choices.

Apps Parents Should Know About | Dangerous Apps for KidsLooking for a parents' guide to apps and modern online safety? Read on to learn which trendy new social media apps teens are flocking to these days, and get useful tips for protecting your child from cyberbullying and other hazards.

Internet Terms and Acronyms Parents MUST Know

Internet Terms and Acronyms Parents MUST KnowDid your kids get a phone, a tablet or something similar for Christmas? No matter their age they are likely finding a way to chat and text with others. It's sca

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