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But in today’s rapidly changing, technology-filled environment, we are not providing this same guidance about strangers to our children as they play in virtual playgrounds. The moment we hand our children a digital device, we invite them to play in virtual playgrounds that are accessible via every smart phone, tablet, computer and gaming platform. These devices literally invite our children to talk to strangers, send pictures to strangers, send videos to strangers, and have live video chats with strangers, all from the comfort of their bedroom or any other part of your home

Our best advice is to focus on academic performance. If there is a choice, attend the best high school possible. Take academically rigorous classes—advanced placement or college-prep courses. Put effort into your studies rather than learning to hit a curveball. Money invested in a math tutor will yield a higher ROI than money spent on a private pitching coach.

People today between the ages of fifty and seventy are often referred to as the “sandwich” generation because of their dual roles as helpers to their own children and grandchildren, and also as caregivers for their parents who are living longer into old age. Baby boomers have become, by necessity, important health care decision makers, and sometimes an added responsibility might arrive in the blink of an eye.

Social media is one of the most powerful forms of communication teens and adults use today. Here are some tips to help you use social media safely and effectively.

Did you know that 1 in 10 people have symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing or mixing up similar words? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability and contrary to some beliefs, it is not due to either lack of intelligence or a desire to learn.

Getting your life back after a divorce is perhaps the most difficult part of recovering. When we are in a marriage our whole person gets intertwined with the habits of someone else. We get used to this person texting us, supporting us, being on the other end of the phone when we need them, and we operate around the relationship whether the relationship was healthy or unhealthy. It is discombobulating when we get out.

Are you a well-behaved parent? We are all so concerned about our children's behavior, and yet so often, we are acting like jerks to our kids. Let's just say that children do not do what we say, they do what we do. If you are not liking the behavior of your children, maybe it is time to take a look in the mirror. Here are seven steps to becoming a well-behaved parent.

Young children are especially at risk and the best prevention for the flu is to get vaccinated every year. The recommendation for getting everyone older than six months vaccinated for the flu has been in place since 2010 under the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The CDC has voted for universal flu vaccination in the US.

College students around the country are always grappling with exciting questions: What classes am I going to take? What should I major in? Which college events should I attend? There is another important question that may not be at the top of that list: What kind of health coverage should I g