Family & Parenting

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YouTube's new parent code hopes to outsmart tech-savvy kids
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Holiday tech gifts for kids: 5 things to know
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STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back

Family & Parenting

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Dating as a single parent is hard. These dating apps make it a little easier.
AI apps can automate your home life, and it's more cool than scary
Australia to ban social media for kids under 16
This is how American adults feel about phones in school
3 signs of online grooming you're likely to miss
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Reviews

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News

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Google logo Google Password Manager now lets you share your passwords with family
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