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Check Yourself: News Literacy for Teens (and Adults) - Carnegie Library of PittsburghAs the school year approaches, many students will be doing virtual/remote learning. Without direct access to their school libraries, even more research will be done online. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers a wealth of digital resources and databases that can aid students when doing research, as well as information about examining sources with a critical eye.

Building Resilience & Confronting Risk in the COVID-19 Era: A Parents & Caregivers Guide to Online Radicalization

The 2020 Back-to-School List for Teens’ Emotional Well-BeingForget backpacks and binders. Here are the essentials teenagers will need for the strange school year ahead.

Difficult News and Self-Care - Carnegie Library of PittsburghThe events of January 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol building have left many people shocked and scared for what the future holds for our country, and how our society can bridge such a large partisan divide. Breaking news like this can lead to many emotions, as well as confusion over what is true and […]

Everything You Need to Enjoy One Tech-Free Day a WeekIf you're going to ditch your phone for a technology Shabbat (and you totally should), you'll need a few bits of gear that date back to the disco era.

2020 Common Sense Media Tech Report

This report highlights tweens and teen relationship between mental health and tech usage.

New study links phone use and mental health issues in teensA new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem. This is the first study that shows a direct link between screen time and mental health. Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss tips for parents who want to decrease their teens' cell phone usage and how screen time affects important sleep habits.

Tackling body image with teens | Internet MattersTo help children challenge idealised images on social media, use our tips and expert advice to empower them to develop a positive body image.

Smart Social Media

Parenting resource on teaching good and bad of social media. It also walks through how to make a social media contract with your teen.

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