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On gifts
this article offers some tips for parents shopping for gifts for their kids: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/21/choices-parents-grandparents-should-shop-for-in/
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Parents are turning to new mobile monitoring software, which allows parents to set Internet controls for almost any portable device. Basic software can be bought from a mobile ap store for just a few dollars, while more advanced protection can be found for under $70: http://www.todaystmj4.com/features/onyourside/134175673.html and some thoughts on internet safety http://www.huffingtonpost.com/george-garrick/internet-safety_b_1250064.html http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/16/10705964-7-things-you-need-to-know-to-keep-kids-safe-online
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This article looks at the debate of how much is too much screen time: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/371287/how-much-tech-can-children-take And some tips on negotiating screen time: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristen-howerton/screen-time-kids_b_2119827.html
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According to new research, many teens engage in self harm, but most stop by young adulthood: http://www.topnews.us/content/244803-self-harm-soaring-among-teenagers-warns-study
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