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Chatterbox is essentially an online chat program for parents, where they can learn about Cybersafety, pre-submit questions, share stories and advice. Chatterbox can be downloaded and accessed at home or on a mobile device. http://global2.vic.edu.au/2014/04/01/cybersafety-chatterbox-for-parents-and-research-report-released/ http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Home/Parents/Resources/Educate%20yourself/Chatterbox.aspx

A new study has found that parental monitoring of children’s media influences children’s sleep, school performance, and prosocial and aggressive behaviors and that these effects are mediated through total screen time and exposure to media violence. http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1852609 http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/31/us-parents-kids-idUSBREA2U1O120140331 A look at the guidelines put out by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for children and […]

A new study looks at the fundamental importance of responding to a baby’s emotional needs: http://www.futurity.org/babying-crying-infant-matters/ http://holykaw.alltop.com/why-parents-should-baby-a-crying-infant

This article examines the trend of fewer teens getting their licenses, and discusses some theories on why that is happening: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20140331_Kids_to_cars__Drop_dead.html  

This article offers some tips on how to address this difficult topic: http://news.gnom.es/news/how-to-talk-to-your-teenager-about-pornography