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Screen Time for Kids: 3 Questions You Should Be Asking

Want a surefire conversation starter with any group of parents? No, it's not bullying, college applications, or even the defective wiring of toddlers. If you want parents to talk, bring up the idea of kids and screen time.

Last year, Time magazine ran an article about how tech in the classroom leads to worse educational outcomes and noted that over two hundred studies have linked increased screen time to ADHD, depression, anxiety, increased aggression, even psychosis.

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3 Etiquette Tips for Airbnb Renters

With summer in full swing, vacation is on the top of everyone's mind. Whether you're taking the family to the beach, or skipping out for a road trip across the country, making the most of your time this summer is something you shouldn't take lightly. So, while scrounging around for the best deal in town, a lot of people are going mobile with their vacation plans and skipping a standard hotel for an Airbnb room.

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The First Aid Kit Every College Student Needs

September marks the official end of beach and pool parties, barbecues, and summer vacations. Yes, that also means it's back-to-school time. For those who are returning to college or who will be living away from your family for the very first time, it can be a little frightening.

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Equifax Data Breach: 5 Steps to Protect Your Personal Finances

Equifax, one the nation's three major credit reporting agencies, announced on September 7, 2017 that they had been hacked. They discovered a huge data breach at the end of July, which had been going on since mid-May.

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8 Fun and Frugal Kitchen Hacks for Men

There are a few essential kitchen tools you'll need before embarking on this liquor-and-animal-fat-fueled food journey. Since cooking is all about accuracy, precision, and consistency, you'll need to purchase top-of-the-line equipment to set yourself up for success.

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3 days ago.
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